<p>A Knoxville, Tennessee rehabilitation hospital is recruiting a Hospitalist physician to join a well-supported inpatient practice focused on rehabilitation medicine. This role offers a highly competitive base salary supplemented by additional billing income, a structured 90-day onboarding program with dedicated mentorship, and a clear pathway into local and national leadership. Knoxville combines the amenities of a mid-sized university city with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains — a compelling lifestyle package for physicians at any career stage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Highly competitive base salary with additional income generated through billing</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO) included in compensation structure</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan access</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Accredited CME educational opportunities available through the organization's national platform</li> <li>Growth opportunities into local and national leadership roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient hospitalist role based within a dedicated rehabilitation hospital setting in Knoxville, TN</li> <li>Structured 90-day "Days to Excellence" onboarding program with an experienced mentor assigned from day one</li> <li>Well-developed back-office infrastructure providing extensive administrative and operational support, allowing physicians to focus on clinical care</li> <li>Active collaboration with fellow clinicians across the rehabilitation care team</li> <li>Practice backed by a national Patient Safety Organization, providing clinical resources, peer support, and risk management infrastructure</li> <li>Access to a broad national network of hospitalist and specialty clinicians for consultation and professional development</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related primary care specialty appropriate for inpatient/hospitalist practice</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with inpatient rehabilitation patient acuity and interdisciplinary care coordination</li> <li>Interest in leadership development and participation in a collaborative clinical environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Knoxville sits at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — the most visited national park in the country — offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, whitewater rafting, and skiing at nearby Ober Mountain. The city is home to the University of Tennessee, which anchors a vibrant arts, dining, and sports culture, while maintaining a cost of living well below the national average. Knoxville's combination of urban amenities, strong public and private school options, and easy access to both mountain and lake recreation makes it a consistently attractive destination for physicians relocating from larger, higher-cost markets.</p>