<p>This independent contractor Emergency Medicine opportunity places a board-certified physician across two complementary Nashville-area sites: a high-volume major hospital emergency department and a state-of-the-art freestanding ED. The role offers flexible 12-hour shifts up to 120 hours per month, full malpractice coverage, and 1099 status — all in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing healthcare markets. Tennessee's zero state income tax, combined with Nashville's nationally recognized quality of life, makes this a compelling platform for a clinician who wants urban energy without the tax burden.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement — maximum scheduling flexibility and favorable tax positioning</li> <li>No Tennessee state income tax, meaningfully increasing 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>Dual-site practice model spanning a major hospital ED and a freestanding ED — variety in acuity and environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>High-volume emergency department setting at a major hospital — urban acuity with a broad, complex case mix</li> <li>Second site is a modern, purpose-built freestanding emergency department with contemporary infrastructure</li> <li>Both sites equipped with full on-site imaging and laboratory services supporting rapid clinical decision-making</li> <li>12-hour shift structure with scheduling up to 120 hours per month — predictable, shift-based workflow</li> <li>Busy, fast-paced environment requiring strong independent clinical judgment and efficient case management across diverse presentations</li> <li>Team-oriented department culture with collaborative physician and support staff model</li> <li>Located within Nashville's thriving healthcare economy — one of the most active healthcare markets in the United States</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine required — ABEM or AOBEM accepted</li> <li>Strong Emergency Medicine training background considered at select sites for experienced clinicians</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain licensure</li> <li>Prior experience in high-acuity or urban emergency department settings preferred</li> <li>Familiarity with both hospital-based and freestanding ED environments is an advantage</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage high patient volumes, complex cases, and diverse clinical presentations efficiently</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nashville, Tennessee consistently ranks among the most livable large cities in the South — a metropolitan area of nearly two million people anchored by a world-class music and arts scene, a nationally recognized restaurant culture, and a booming economy that has attracted major employers across healthcare, technology, and finance. The region offers diverse family-friendly neighborhoods, highly rated public and private schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation including the Cumberland River greenway system, Percy Priest Lake, and the broader Tennessee hill country. The absence of a state income tax is a structural financial advantage that distinguishes Nashville from peer markets of comparable size and amenity.</p>