CONFIDENTIAL REQUISITION - Knoxville PMR Medical Director
Listed compensation
$439k-$450k
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Job Description
TeamHealth is seeking a compassionate and driven physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join our inpatient rehabilitation care as medical director team in the Knoxville, Tennessee, area.
This is a full-time opportunity (5 days/week) rounding in an inpatient rehab facility, with excellent support and training, autonomy, and earning potential. Compensation is fee for service with an estimated compensation range of $438,955 to $450,000 annually with no cap on productivity income potential.
In this role, you'll provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population, collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. You will have an opportunity to deliver exceptional care during life's pivotal moments.
Our comprehensive clinical and operational leadership team will support your transition into our medical practice with a comprehensive 3-month onboarding program along with a dedicated clinical field mentor and support from industry leading clinical experts in post-acute medicine. Growth and leadership opportunities within this market are available as well.
Some modules in our Medical Director Leadership Academy (MDLA) will position you for success in quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with the facility leadership as a valued partner of the team. Medical directorship opportunities could provide a significant increase to your income.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive PM&R-focused evaluations, including functional assessments and physical exams
- Develop and manage individualized rehabilitation plans to restore function and maximize independence
- Monitor functional progress and adjust treatment plans to support recovery goals
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehab teams, including therapy and nursing staff
- Educate patients and families on recovery expectations, mobility, and long-term function
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
Qualifications
- Current physician license (State of TN) and DEA
- Experience in PM&R, inpatient rehab facilities, hospitals, or clinic settings preferred, but not required; new grads welcome to apply
- Strong clinical foundation and knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook
Why Join TeamHealth?
- Dedicated night call coverage for work-life balance
- Supportive clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in post-acute patient care
- Strong earning potential with professional growth opportunities
Come join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence while supporting your professional development and personal growth.
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Job Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
- Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
- Ability to commute/relocate: Knoxville, TN, area (required)
- Work location: in-person
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$444k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $484k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 30 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physical medicine & rehabilitation | ranked against 206 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $439k–$450k | Physician median $317k (middle half $268k–$375k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$484k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Tennessee | 352 active | 22,296 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 73% no call · 53% no weekends30 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment352 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hiring demand | #20 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 64 postings, 42 closed |
| New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings | 108 in the last 30 days | 40 the 30 days before (+170%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −5.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CONFIDENTIAL REQUISITION - Knoxville PMR Medical Director at Team Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — ranked against 206 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$444k midpoint, that is roughly $18k–$31k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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