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Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville Rehab Hospitalist

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$241k-$289k

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Job Description

TeamHealth is seeking a compassionate and quality-driven internal medicine physician to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Knoxville, Tennessee.

This is a full-time opportunity (5 days/week) rounding during the day 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 $241,087 to $289,304 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.

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. This educational program is best-in-class and not provided by any other organizations practicing post-acute medicine.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive inpatient medical assessments, including history, physical exams, and review of rehabilitation goals
  • Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in coordination with the rehabilitation plan
  • Monitor functional progress and adjust treatment plans to support recovery goals
  • Collaborate with rehabilitation physicians, nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Provide medical education to patients and families related to recovery, comorbidities, and prevention
  • Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulations

Qualifications

  • Current physician license (State of TN) and DEA
  • Experience in post-acute or acute 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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City Caption

A growing city in the Great Smoky Mountains!

City Description

Home to The University of Tennessee and the corporate headquarters of many national companies, Knoxville offers excellent public schools, a low cost of living and no state income tax.

Add to those perks, endless outdoor recreation opportunities, a growing culinary scene, great family entertainment availability and an active music scene that includes the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. With more than 100 miles of greenways and bike trails, Knoxville is the outdoor enthusiast's dream.

Go paddle boarding or kayaking with friends on the Tennessee River or in one of the many local lakes and quarries, or skip over to south Knoxville's Urban Wilderness for paved and off-road biking trails.

For those looking for a challenge, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just an hour away with access to the famous Appalachian Trail! Outdoor activities, however, are just part of the fun this city offers. Its growing downtown area features restaurants, shopping, pubs and much more.

Stop by the vintage Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain for root beer floats or sundaes, go bowling at Maple Hall where you can enjoy delicious cocktails and appetizers, or eat at one of the many regionally recognized restaurants.

This mid-sized city has much to explore and offers easy access to other large cities like Chattanooga, Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta and Lexington.

Job Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental, health, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible time off
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
  • Ability to commute/relocate: Knoxville, TN (required)
  • Work location: in-person

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationRegulatory compliance

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$265k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $289k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Knoxville Rehab Hospitalist at Team Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,188 active Hospital Medicine 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 ~$265k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 8 employers

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17
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
5%
CME allowance
5% this job
Relocation assistance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Hospital Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,188 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo≈ 9% 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 (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.

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

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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
Flexible time off
Professional liability insurance
Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning