Medical Director, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

CommonSpirit Ooltewah Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Board Certified Physiatrist to serve as Medical Director of its growing inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This leadership opportunity involves guiding clinical excellence and maintaining an active patient care practice in a modern, freestanding rehabilitation hospital. As Medical Director, you will partner with hospital leadership and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver exceptional rehabilitation outcomes. Supported by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, you will enjoy the autonomy of an independent contractor model with access to extensive resources.Practice Info40-bed freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospitalCollaborative interdisciplinary care environmentModern rehabilitation technology and clinical resourcesAdministrative, operational, and compliance support from Lifepoint RehabilitationPartnership between CommonSpirit Health and Lifepoint RehabilitationResponsibilitiesProvide medical leadership for the inpatient rehabilitation programDeliver comprehensive inpatient physiatry careLead interdisciplinary treatment team conferencesDevelop individualized rehabilitation treatment plansCollaborate with therapists, nursing, case management, and consulting physiciansSupport quality improvement initiatives and program developmentEnsure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standardsPartner with hospital administration to promote clinical excellence and operational successCompensationIndependent contractor compensation modelEstablished patient referral networkLeadership opportunity within a growing rehabilitation hospitalDedicated operational and administrative supportBest-in-class compliance resourcesOpportunity for long-term practice growthShift & ScheduleFlexible schedulingFlexible practice scheduleRequirementsMD or DOBoard Certified in Physical Medicine & RehabilitationEligible for Tennessee medical licensurePrior leadership experience preferred but not requiredPassion for interdisciplinary rehabilitation medicineStrong communication and physician leadership skills