<p>This Emergency Medicine travel physician role is based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, offering a structured alternative to traditional locum tenens with the stability of a single organization that both insures and operationally manages every site where you work. The position delivers comparable locum-level pay with the consistency and support infrastructure of a large, integrated EM group — including guaranteed hourly compensation, blocked scheduling, and a robust well-being and professional development platform. Physicians who want variety across practice settings without the administrative friction of independent locums will find this model compelling.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Elite guaranteed hourly compensation with a generous sign-on bonus</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Blocked time off structure designed to support enhanced work/life balance</li> <li>Free CME access through an in-house institute, plus access to leadership development programs</li> <li>Well-being concierge program including the Grokker App covering fitness, nutrition, mental health, sleep, and financial well-being — extended to you and two family members or friends</li> <li>Superb licensing and credentialing support across all practice sites</li> <li>Membership in a leading Patient Safety Organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Travel emergency medicine model — work across a variety of EM practice settings within a single integrated organization</li> <li>Enriched clinical experience through exposure to diverse patient populations, acuity levels, and facility types</li> <li>Organization is both the insurer and operational manager of every site, providing continuity and accountability uncommon in traditional locum arrangements</li> <li>Consistent scheduling with blocked time off, avoiding the unpredictability typical of independent locum tenens work</li> <li>Access to a national infrastructure of clinical resources, patient safety programs, and peer support</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; multi-state licensing support provided</li> <li>Comfort practicing across varied community and acute care EM environments</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Knoxville sits at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains — one of the most visited national parks in the country — offering exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking, whitewater paddling, and year-round mountain access within an hour of the city. The metro area combines a low cost of living, a vibrant University of Tennessee presence, a thriving food and arts scene, and easy access to Nashville and Atlanta for weekend travel. For a travel physician seeking a home base with genuine lifestyle appeal, Knoxville delivers four-season livability without the cost or congestion of a major urban center.</p>