Physical Medicine and Rehab - Medical Director - Chattanooga, TN
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the pay range, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We are seeking a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to serve as Medical Director for a well-established Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility near Chattanooga. This is a prime opportunity to step into a leadership role with excellent clinical and financial rewards.
Position Highlights
- Medical Director position at an Inpatient Rehab Facility
- Monday – Friday schedule (no required weekends)
- Approximately 20% administrative responsibilities within the scope of medical leadership
- High Medical Director stipend
- Dedicated rehab team and supportive leadership structure
Ideal Candidate
- BC/BE in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
- Leadership-minded physician with a passion for inpatient rehabilitation
- Team-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
- Step into a leadership role that offers professional growth, lifestyle balance, and financial reward.
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Requirements
Board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Active medical license in the state of Tennessee.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Medical Director for an inpatient rehabilitation facility, providing clinical leadership and oversight. Manage administrative responsibilities while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
Of the 31 active Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 71% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,456 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation median $305k (middle half $265k–$350k)317 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation listings in Tennessee | 5 active | 28 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 71% no call · 55% no weekends31 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Medicine and Rehab - Medical Director - Chattanooga, TN at Healthwaze a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,456 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,456 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Chattanooga
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $324k
- Typical market rent
- $1,498/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 91.5
- 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 · Chattanooga, TN-GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.