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Medi-Weightloss
Knoxville, Tennessee

Medical Director

Family MedicinePart-Time

Compensation

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Part-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

  • Position: Medical Director
  • Company: Medi-Weightloss
  • Location: Knoxville, TN

About Us

Join our thriving team at Medi-Weightloss where we're dedicated to transforming lives by helping individuals achieve their health and weight loss goals. Our personalized medical weight loss programs, combined with a supportive and caring environment, make us a leader in the industry. We are seeking a talented and experienced Medical Director to own the clinical side of the Knoxville Medi-Weightloss and enhance our team.

Why Join Us

  • Dynamic Team Culture: Be part of a talented and collaborative team committed to excellence in patient care.
  • Career Growth Opportunities: Thrive in an environment that values your skills and offers opportunities for professional development.
  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive compensation arrangement as part-time clinic owner.

Essential Job Functions

  • Review patient files in accordance with state guidelines
  • Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
  • Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by Company
  • Assist Company with the development of the protocols and the delivery of staff training
  • Provide input, medical direction, and support to Company
  • Facilitates referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as necessary and will communicate with collaborating physician and/ or specialist regarding patient’s care
  • Participate in the provision and coordination of medical care at the Clinic
  • Advise and assist Company regarding the implementation of patient care policies and other general Clinic policies and procedures
  • Advise Company concerning market issues and potential practice opportunities
  • Comply with and follow all lawful Company policies and procedures, as amended from time to time
  • Accurately maintain all records and preserve such records
  • Upon request, fully and accurately disclose to Company all matters pertaining to the affairs of Company, including all letters, accounts, writings, and other information, that may come into possession or to his/her attention
  • Participate in and assist with interviewing, hiring and evaluation of Clinic personnel
  • Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients

Non-essential Job Functions

  • Documents patient progress notes in the patient chart and/or EMR
  • Conducts consultations with patients regarding the program
  • Performs other clinical duties as required
  • Conducts follow up calls to patients to discuss the patient's progress and address any concerns

Participates in refresher training as requested by management. Refresher training may be by means of Regional Trainings, Onsite Support by Corporate Office, Boot camps, and eLearning.

Performs other clinical duties as required and needed to complete daily responsibilities and provide patient care

Other Requirements

  • Current Medical License in the State of Tennessee & Active DEA
  • Preferred
  • Active practice in Knoxville, TN
  • General Practice, Family Practice, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, or related discipline
  • Employer covers malpractice premium as well as medical guideline training & associated travel.
  • Job Type: Part-time

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will oversee clinical operations, manage medical and nursing staff, and ensure compliance with state guidelines and company protocols. They will also participate in quality improvement programs, staff training, and direct patient care activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Medical License in the State of Tennessee and an active DEA registration. A background in General Practice, Family Practice, OBGYN, or Internal Medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff managementProtocol developmentMedical record maintenanceConsultationRegulatory compliance

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
70%
CME allowance
67% this job
Relocation assistance
49%
Loan repayment
42%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Medi-Weightloss

Wellness and Fitness Services
Tampa, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice premium covered
Medical guideline training and associated travel covered