<p>A high-volume Emergency Medicine opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee is open for an independent contractor (1099) physician seeking flexible scheduling across two complementary sites: a major hospital-based emergency department and a state-of-the-art freestanding ED. Both facilities operate with full on-site imaging and laboratory services, supporting the full acuity spectrum of a large urban market. Nashville's absence of state income tax, nationally recognized healthcare economy, and exceptional quality of life make this one of the more compelling locum/independent contractor positions in the Southeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement — no state income tax in Tennessee enhances effective take-home compensation</li> <li>Full professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage included</li> <li>Flexible block scheduling with availability up to 120 hours per month on 12-hour shifts</li> <li>Opportunity to work across two distinct ED environments: hospital-based and freestanding</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dual-site coverage model: major hospital emergency department plus a modern freestanding emergency department</li> <li>High-volume, high-acuity urban emergency settings serving the Nashville metropolitan area</li> <li>12-hour shift structure with scheduling flexibility up to 120 hours per month</li> <li>Full on-site imaging and laboratory services available at both sites</li> <li>Diverse and complex case mix consistent with a large urban referral market</li> <li>Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment with strong support staff</li> <li>Freestanding ED represents a modern, purpose-built facility with current equipment and workflow design</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine required — ABEM or AOBEM accepted</li> <li>Completion of an Emergency Medicine residency; strong EM backgrounds considered at select sites</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain one</li> <li>Prior experience in high-acuity or urban emergency departments preferred</li> <li>Experience working in both hospital-based and freestanding ED environments is an asset</li> <li>Availability to commit up to 120 hours per month on 12-hour shifts</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nashville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, offering a rare combination of a thriving healthcare economy, zero state income tax, and an exceptional urban lifestyle. The city is internationally recognized for its live music and culinary scene, and the surrounding region provides ready access to outdoor recreation including hiking, lakes, and the Cumberland River corridor. Family-friendly neighborhoods, highly rated public and private schools, and a cost of living that remains competitive relative to other major metros make Nashville a genuinely attractive long-term destination for physicians at any career stage.</p>