Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage, Tennessee is recruiting a full-time or part-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its established emergency department at a 25-bed critical access hospital serving Smith County and the surrounding region. The facility holds Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and operates under the HighPoint Health System, offering a stable, well-supported practice environment with 24-hour physician coverage and an administration that actively prioritizes the ED's interests.
Perks and Benefits
- Signing bonus available for full-time commitments
- Independent contractor (1099) status
- Company-paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage
- CME benefits through the TeamHealth Institute
- Concierge service support for clinicians
- J-1 visa holders supported by a dedicated Immigration Specialist
- Flexible scheduling with schedule security for all clinicians
Practice Highlights
- 25-bed critical access hospital providing general medical and surgical care, 24-hour emergency services, skilled nursing, psychiatric services, and geriatric care
- Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care — a meaningful clinical quality distinction for a community-based ED
- 24-hour physician coverage model ensuring consistent, attending-level presence in the department
- Established ED medical director who is communicative and actively engaged with the clinical team
- Supportive CEO and administration with a demonstrated commitment to ED operations and clinician needs
- Part of HighPoint Health System, providing regional infrastructure and referral network backing
- Broad service catchment covering Smith County and surrounding counties in middle Tennessee
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community critical access ED acuity, including chest pain and medical/surgical emergencies
- J-1 and other visa candidates welcome — Immigration Specialist support available
About the Community
Carthage is the county seat of Smith County, situated along the Cumberland River in middle Tennessee — roughly 50 miles east of Nashville. The area offers a genuinely rural lifestyle with small-town character, low cost of living, and easy access to the cultural amenities, international airport, and professional sports of one of the South's fastest-growing metro areas. Outdoor recreation along the Cumberland River and the rolling Tennessee hills rounds out a quality of life that appeals to physicians seeking a quieter pace without sacrificing proximity to a major city.