<p>A full-time Hospitalist physician opportunity is available at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union City, a 137-bed acute care facility in Union City, Tennessee, serving northwest Tennessee and western Kentucky. This community-based role offers top-tier compensation, a generous sign-on bonus, and a block schedule designed to support work-life balance — making it one of the more attractive hospitalist positions in the region. The hospital carries a broad clinical footprint spanning emergency, behavioral health, obstetrics, cancer care, outpatient, and inpatient services, giving hospitalists meaningful acuity and case variety.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Top-tier compensation structure for the hospitalist specialty</li> <li>Generous sign-on bonus included with the offer</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and additional coverage)</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Block scheduling with built-in flexibility to accommodate vacations and personal time</li> <li>Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>137-bed acute care facility with a broad inpatient service line</li> <li>Clinical scope includes emergency, behavioral health, obstetrics, cancer care, outpatient, and inpatient treatment services</li> <li>Regional referral catchment covering northwest Tennessee and western Kentucky</li> <li>Established hospital system — part of the Baptist Memorial Health Care network since 1982, with deep roots in the Obion County community</li> <li>Block schedule model supports predictable time off and sustainable clinical rhythm</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Hospital Medicine</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of adult inpatient acuity in a community hospital setting</li> <li>Visa sponsorship candidates welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Union City is a small, welcoming city in Obion County in the northwest corner of Tennessee, offering a low cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and easy access to the natural beauty of the region including Reelfoot Lake State Park — one of Tennessee's most distinctive natural landmarks. The area sits within reasonable driving distance of Memphis, providing access to a major metropolitan center for dining, culture, and air travel while allowing physicians to enjoy the pace and affordability of small-town life.</p>