Internal Medicine Physician

Encompass Health and Cookeville Regional Medical Center are teaming up to build a brand-new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Cookeville, Tennessee. The new hospital slated to open in summer of 2026 is seeking a PM&R Medical Director. The state-of-the-art facility will provide a wide range of physical rehabilitation services, a vast network of highly skilled physicians and therapists, and the most innovative equipment and rehabilitation technology, ensuring that all patients have access to the highest quality care.

ENCOMPASS HEALTH PM&R MEDICAL DIRECTOR DESCRIPTION

The Medical Director oversees the programmatic quality and integrity of the hospital s rehabilitation services. He/she plays a pivotal role in optimizing the overall clinical care of the hospital while also providing clinical care to patients.

Partner with the CEO to advance the hospital s position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the location service area. Enhance hospital s patient satisfaction rankings to exceed the Encompass Health average and achieve a consistent top 10 clinical ranking.

Establish strong relationships with other specialists in the market area to make them aware of the benefits and the criteria for inpatient rehabilitation. Since a patient s opportunity for inpatient rehabilitation is dependent upon referrals from other specialists and acute care providers, the Medical Director s role in educating other clinicians and developing confidence in the hospital s services is critical to the hospital s success and patient access to appropriate services.

Develop a known and visible presence within the hospital with a reputation for being accessible and approachable among the staff, patients and families. Medical Director will be generously compensated for administrative services.

PM&R Physician will establish a private practice to include a caseload of medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients and an outpatient rehabilitation practice if he or she chooses. The Physiatrist will set up a relationship with an independent billing company and retain 100% of his/her own billing and collections. Encompass Health hospitals are extremely busy with high patient volumes Encompass Health has its own well-trained outreach teams that identify appropriate inpatient rehabilitation candidates from surrounding areas.

• Monday Friday work schedule
• High Income potential
• 15-20 patient volume
• Attending Caseload
• Hospitalists cover night & weekend call
• Medical Director Stipend

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE

Cookeville, TN is a vibrant and growing city nestled in the heart of Tennessee s Upper Cumberland region. Known for its beauty, affordable living, and strong sense of community, Cookeville offers a perfect mix of small-town charm and big-city convenience. With a thriving local economy, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor adventures like hiking, boating, and waterfalls, it s an ideal place to live, work, and play.
QUALIFICATIONS
MD or DO with state medical license or willingness to obtain state license
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or related discipline
Patient-centered commitment to excellence
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Hospital-based physiatry experience preferred