<p>A locum/travel Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is available in Knoxville, Tennessee — one of the Southeast's most livable mid-size cities. This position offers a competitive compensation package with a sign-on bonus, annual retention bonus, and the significant financial advantage of Tennessee's zero state income tax. The role is structured to support strong work/life balance within a collegial, high-caliber medical staff environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly or shift rate commensurate with travel/locum EM market standards</li> <li>Sign-on bonus included with placement</li> <li>Annual retention bonus for continued commitment</li> <li>No Tennessee state income tax — a meaningful take-home pay advantage</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance coverage standard for travel engagement</li> <li>Scheduling structure designed to support outstanding work/life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Medicine practice setting in Knoxville, Tennessee</li> <li>Collegial, high-caliber medical staff with a collaborative culture</li> <li>Schedule structured to deliver genuine work/life balance — shift-based coverage model typical of travel EM placements</li> <li>Regional referral catchment serving Knoxville and the broader East Tennessee corridor</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional ED acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Knoxville sits at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the United States — and offers a compelling blend of outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown food and arts scene, and a cost of living well below national averages. The city is home to the University of Tennessee flagship campus, providing cultural programming, Division I athletics, and a young, energetic population. With no state income tax, affordable housing, and easy access to both mountain and lake recreation, Knoxville consistently ranks among the most attractive mid-size cities in the South for professionals relocating from higher cost-of-living markets.</p>