Medical Director- Physiatrist (PM&R)

Lifepoint Health®; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor status

Flexible schedule

Latest technology

Team environment

Training and support

Best in Class compliance team

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Medical Director for Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Rehabilitation Hospital to lead medical direction and ensure care quality within regulatory frameworks. The role involves collaboration with the CEO and clinical staff to align practice with CMS and Joint Commission standards.

New Medical Director will operate under independent contractor status with a flexible schedule, leveraging Lifepoint’s technology and support to drive patient care improvements and

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and clinical team to provide medical direction in conformance with facility policies and procedures, state and federal laws and CMS and The Joint Commission.
• Ensure medical direction aligns with regulatory requirements and hospital priorities.
• Support quality of care through governance, clinical practice standards, and performance improvement initiatives.

Job description

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Medical Director at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Rehabilitation Hospital, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well-being.

Position Details

The incoming Medical Director will collaborate with the CEO and the entire clinical team to provide medical direction in conformance with the facility's policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission.

Why partner with Lifepoint Rehabilitation?

• Independent contractor status
• Flexible schedule
• Latest technology
• Team environment
• Training and support
• Best in Class compliance team

About Our Hospital And Health System

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, with more than 320 sites of care that cover a 45-county area in Tennessee consisting of 18 hospitals and a network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities. Across the state, Ascension Saint Thomas and its partner organizations employ more than 13,000 dedicated associates who care for millions of patients each year. Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Ascension, one of the nation's largest faith-based healthcare organizations committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia.

About The Community

Murfreesboro, Tennessee offers an appealing blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an attractive place to live. Residents enjoy a lower cost of living compared to nearby Nashville, while still having easy access to the city's job market, entertainment, and cultural scene. The area is home to Middle Tennessee State University, which adds energy, educational opportunities, and community events. Murfreesboro also features a strong sense of community, excellent parks and greenways, and a growing dining and shopping scene, making it ideal for both families and young professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle.