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Knoxville, Tennessee

CONFIDENTIAL REQUISITION - Knoxville PMR Medical Director

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$439k-$450k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Functional AssessmentPhysical ExaminationRehabilitation PlanningProgress MonitoringTreatment Plan AdjustmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient And Family EducationClinical DocumentationRegulatory ComplianceTeamwork

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.

What does the Physician market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical medicine & rehabilitationranked against 206 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$439k–$450kPhysician median $317k (middle half $268k–$375k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$484k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Tennessee352 active22,296 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 53% no weekends30 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 64 postings, 42 closed
New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings108 in the last 30 days40 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (206 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Tennessee figures use all physicians: too few Tennessee Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation postings state pay.

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.

Top Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 7 employers
2
<$325k
1
$329k
7
$350k
0
$375k-400k
5
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

PM&R Physician

Gotham Enterprises · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

$600k
#2

Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician/ Physiatrist Far Rockaway NY (LI)

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Far Rockaway, New York

starting at $150k
#3

Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R, Ph

$300k-$400k
#4

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (PM&R) Woodbridge NJ

$400k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 206 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes call
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About Team Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,701/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.