Clinic Director Jobs in Tennessee

Clinic Director jobs in Tennessee are actively in demand, with consistent hiring across outpatient physical therapy, behavioral health, and multi-site primary care networks at levels from emerging clinical leads through senior executive directors. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville drive the largest share of openings, anchored by major systems and organizations such as HCA Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Acadia Healthcare. The most sought-after specialties are behavioral health clinic leadership, rehabilitation and therapy practice management, and federally qualified health center administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerRehab Employee Services
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring19
Work type95% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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IV Nutrition
Assistant Clinic Director, RN
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IV Nutrition
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Assistant Clinic Director, RN
IV Nutrition
Nashville, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$30 - $35/hr
BLS Certification

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ATI Physical Therapy
Clinic Director - Physical Therapist
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ATI Physical Therapy
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Clinic Director - Physical Therapist
ATI Physical Therapy
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
5,001-10,000

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Valor Healthcare
Clinic Medical Director
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Valor Healthcare
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Clinic Medical Director
Valor Healthcare
Cookeville, Tennessee
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$300k - $320k/yr
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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SilverSwing ABA
ABA Clinic Director (BCBA)
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SilverSwing ABA
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ABA Clinic Director (BCBA)
SilverSwing ABA
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$100k - $110k/yr
Hybrid

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Clinic Director - Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant
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Clinic Director - Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant
Pittman Physical Therapy
Germantown, Tennessee
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management

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Clinic Director Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
3 jobs
Dickson
2 jobs
Portland
2 jobs
Cookeville
2 jobs
Chattanooga
2 jobs
Lawrenceburg
2 jobs
Dunlap
1 job
Chapman
1 job
Memphis
1 job

Clinic Director Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Rehab Employee Services
    Rehab Employee Services16
  • The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    The University of Tennessee Health Science Center2
  • IV Nutrition
    IV Nutrition1
  • SilverSwing ABA
    SilverSwing ABA1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinic director jobs across Tennessee.

  • Active Tennessee clinical license in the relevant discipline (e.g. LPC, PT, RN) or equivalent recognized in Tennessee
  • Master's degree in healthcare administration, clinical specialty, or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing clinical staff, budgets, and daily clinic operations
  • Knowledge of Tennessee Department of Health regulations and Joint Commission accreditation standards
  • Proven ability to oversee compliance with CMS and state Medicaid billing requirements
  • Strong record of quality improvement initiatives and patient outcome reporting within a clinical setting

Clinic Director Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinic director in Tennessee?

Most clinic director roles in Tennessee require an active clinical license in your discipline, such as a Licensed Professional Counselor license through the Tennessee Board of Professional Counselors or a physical therapy license through the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy, combined with a master's degree in a clinical or administrative field. Employers typically expect several years of direct patient care followed by supervisory experience. Credentials such as the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives can strengthen an application for larger system roles.

Which companies hire clinic directors in Tennessee?

Employers hiring clinic directors in Tennessee right now include Rehab Employee Services, Rehab Employee Services, and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large integrated health systems, behavioral health networks, and federally qualified health centers means demand is spread across both major metros and rural service areas throughout the state.

Which Tennessee cities have the most clinic director jobs?

Nashville, Dickson, and Portland have the most clinic director openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads due to its role as a national healthcare industry hub anchored by large corporate headquarters and academic medical centers, while Memphis supports strong demand through its regional hospital systems and community health organizations, and Knoxville draws openings from its growing outpatient and behavioral health sector serving East Tennessee.

Are there remote clinic director jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinic director work is fundamentally on-site because the role centers on direct staff supervision, patient environment oversight, and regulatory compliance that require a physical presence. About 5% of clinic director openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to concentrate in administrative or multi-site oversight functions where the director manages operations across locations rather than running a single clinic floor.

How can I get hired as a clinic director in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a clinical lead or assistant director role first. Large Tennessee employers such as HCA Healthcare and behavioral health networks like Acadia Healthcare regularly promote from within, so applying as a senior clinician or team lead and demonstrating an interest in operations is a recognized route. Completing a Tennessee-based administrative fellowship or enrolling in Vanderbilt University Medical Center's health leadership programs builds the credential profile that hiring managers look for before offering a director title.

Where can I find and apply to clinic director jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to clinic director jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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