Physical Therapist - Rehab Medicine

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
• Hospitalists cover night & weekend call
• Medical Director Stipend

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.