<p>A full-time or flexible independent contractor Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is available in Knoxville, Tennessee — one of the Southeast's most livable mid-size cities — with a well-established emergency medicine group operating within a respected national healthcare organization. This role offers competitive compensation, a collegial professional network, and the stability of a mature, well-resourced EM practice for physicians seeking a strong clinical home in East Tennessee.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package structured for independent contractor (1099) physicians</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement model offering scheduling flexibility</li> <li>Access to a broad network of experienced emergency medicine and healthcare professionals</li> <li>Integration into a respected, well-established national healthcare organization with deep regional roots</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency medicine practice based in Knoxville, Tennessee — a major regional referral hub in East Tennessee</li> <li>Independent contractor model supporting flexible block or shift-based scheduling arrangements</li> <li>Collegial group environment backed by an experienced, well-resourced national EM organization</li> <li>Access to the clinical infrastructure and operational support of a large, established emergency medicine platform</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional emergency department 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 — offering physicians an exceptional quality of life defined by outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown food and arts scene, and a cost of living well below comparable Southeast metros. The University of Tennessee's presence gives the city a youthful energy, strong school systems, and a robust cultural calendar, while easy access to Nashville (under three hours) and Atlanta (under four hours) rounds out the lifestyle appeal for physicians relocating to the region.</p>