<p>A well-established emergency medicine practice in Maryville, Tennessee is seeking an independent contractor physician to join its team. Maryville sits in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains — a family-friendly community with no state income tax and a cost of living well below major metro markets. This is a strong opportunity for an EM physician who wants competitive independent contractor compensation, meaningful sign-on and relocation support, and a lifestyle market that consistently ranks among the most livable in the Southeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Excellent compensation structured for independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance coverage</li> <li>World-class risk management program supporting clinical practice</li> <li>Tennessee has no state income tax — a meaningful take-home pay advantage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency medicine practice in Maryville, TN — a growing community in the Knoxville metropolitan corridor</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement offering scheduling flexibility typical of well-structured EM group models</li> <li>Supported by a comprehensive risk management infrastructure designed to protect and support physicians at the bedside</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Maryville is a thriving small city in Blount County, Tennessee, nestled at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park — the most visited national park in the country. Residents enjoy four-season outdoor recreation including hiking, whitewater, and lake access, alongside top-rated public schools, a low cost of living, and easy access to Knoxville's urban amenities just 15 miles north. The absence of a state income tax makes Tennessee one of the most financially attractive states in the nation for high-earning professionals.</p>