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Cleveland, Tennessee

Cleveland Encompass PMR/IM Physician

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$320k-$350k

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Job Description

TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity to grow your career as a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist in Cleveland, Tennessee. Encompass Health of Cleveland will be a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital, currently under construction, and is projected to begin seeing patients in Fall/Winter 2026.

The role of the physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist is key in the growth and quality of care a patient receives. You will work collaboratively with the primary care physician, advanced practice clinician, physical and occupation therapist to enhance each patient stay by setting realistic goals to help patients return to their prior level of function and get back to living their best quality of life.

Some of the medical services our physiatrists and rehabilitation specialists provide are

  • Treatment for spasticity or pain that limits function
  • Prescribe adaptive devices for safety
  • Reduce opioid use through the use of alternative medication and modalities
  • Educate staff on all aspects of the rehabilitation process
  • On-site joint and trigger point injections

This is a full-time, eligible position that includes a base salary, additional income from billing, and PTO. Estimated annual compensation is $319,529 - $350,000 annually with no cap on productivity income potential.

Apply today and be a part of our growing team!

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Cleveland, Tennessee

City Description

Located in Bradley County and known as the Ocoee Region, Cleveland's quaint downtown lets you experience what's best in a southern town. Beautiful Victorian-era homes mingle with historic churches to create a hospitable atmosphere that is the utmost in southern hospitality! From its beginnings as the heart of the Cherokee Nation and then as an area torn by the Civil War, the Ocoee Region has a long, rich history.

Job Benefits

  • Highly competitive base salary, additional income from billing, and PTO
  • Access to full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
  • Access to the TeamHealth Medical Director Leadership Academy
  • Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  • 90 days to excellence onboarding program with experienced mentor day 1
  • Educational opportunities with accredited CME through TeamHealth
  • Well-developed infrastructure with extensive back-office support
  • Growth opportunities into local and national leadership roles
  • Resources to make your practice as a post-acute clinician with TeamHealth better
  • Opportunities to collaborate with other clinicians
  • Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical medicine and rehabilitation care, including treatment for spasticity and pain, prescribing adaptive devices, reducing opioid use through alternative treatments, and performing joint and trigger point injections. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and therapists to set patient goals, support functional recovery, and educate staff on rehabilitation.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal education, licensure, or years-of-experience requirements. The role calls for a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist able to provide rehabilitation-focused medical care and collaborate with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Rehabilitation MedicinePatient CareSpasticity TreatmentPain ManagementAdaptive Device PrescriptionOpioid ReductionRehabilitation EducationJoint InjectionsInterdisciplinary CollaborationGoal Setting

Physical Medicine and 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 ~$335k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $364k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,343 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$320k–$350kPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation median $300k (middle half $275k–$325k)219 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$364k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation listings in Tennessee5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physical medicine and rehabilitation listings in Tennessee342 active22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment342 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,343 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Tennessee figures use all physical medicine and rehabilitations: too few Tennessee Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cleveland Encompass PMR/IM Physician 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 Physician roles — ranked against 22,343 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$335k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 5 employers
2
<$325k
1
$329k
6
$350k
0
$375k-400k
3
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs · 5 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Far Rockaway, New York

starting at $150k
#2

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

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Woodbridge, New Jersey

$400k
#3

Physician (Ortho or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

$250k-$400k
#4

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician - Warsaw, MO

$200k-$350k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 40% of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 30 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Team Health

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Knoxville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Highly competitive base salary
Additional income from billing
PTO
Health, dental, vision insurance
401k
Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
CME through TeamHealth
90 days to excellence onboarding program

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$321k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,406/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
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 · Cleveland, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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