A 350-bed acute care hospital in Cleveland, Tennessee is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for a dedicated nocturnist role. Bradley Medical Center has anchored healthcare in Bradley County and the surrounding region for more than 60 years, holding Joint Commission accreditation and recognition as an accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. The emergency department is a 7,000-square-foot, 24-hour unit purpose-built for the full spectrum of acute and emergent presentations. Tennessee's zero state income tax, combined with robust sign-on and relocation incentives, makes this an immediately compelling opportunity for the right nocturnist.
Perks and Benefits
- Night shift differential pay for all nocturnist hours
- Robust sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (amounts negotiated at offer)
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME access through a dedicated educational institute, including professional development tools and educational resources
- Membership in a national Patient Safety Organization providing clinical support and risk resources
- No Tennessee state income tax — a meaningful ongoing compensation advantage
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated nocturnist schedule within a 24-hour emergency department
- 7,000-square-foot emergency care unit designed for high-acuity throughput
- 350-bed acute care facility with a full range of inpatient and specialty services on campus
- Joint Commission-accredited hospital with more than six decades of regional service
- Accredited Chest Pain Center recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers — structured protocols and dedicated pathways for ACS workup and management
- Regional referral catchment serving Bradley County and surrounding communities in southeastern Tennessee
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including chest pain and cardiac emergencies
About the Community
Cleveland, Tennessee sits in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Bradley County, roughly 30 miles northeast of Chattanooga — giving residents easy access to a vibrant mid-sized city while enjoying a lower cost of living and a genuinely family-friendly community. The region offers outstanding outdoor recreation including Cherokee National Forest, the Ocoee River whitewater corridor, and Chickamauga Lake, alongside strong public schools and a welcoming small-city atmosphere. Tennessee's absence of a state income tax further stretches every dollar earned.