<p>A board-certified Emergency Medicine physician is needed for locum tenens coverage at a 159-bed acute care hospital in Hendersonville, Tennessee — just 15 minutes from Nashville. The department carries a Level III Trauma designation, sees 35,000–40,000 patients annually, and operates with both physician and APP coverage around the clock, offering flexible shift options that support out-of-state clinicians.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens compensation structure</li> <li>Lodging and travel fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements</li> <li>Flexible shift scheduling designed to accommodate out-of-state physicians</li> <li>Professional liability insurance coverage standard with locum engagement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>159-bed acute care facility with Level III Trauma designation</li> <li>Annual ED volume of 35,000–40,000 visits; patients per hour (PPH) range of 1.9–2.16</li> <li>15-bed emergency department</li> <li>36-hour daily physician coverage across three shifts: 6a–6p, 11a–11p, and 6p–6a</li> <li>24-hour APP coverage with shifts running 8a–8p and 2p–2a, providing consistent mid-level support throughout all physician shifts</li> <li>Accredited Chest Pain Center and Certified Primary Stroke Center — high-acuity cardiovascular and neurological case mix</li> <li>On-site birth center featuring Sumner County's only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), labor-to-post-delivery suites, and inpatient/outpatient lactation services</li> <li>Regional referral catchment serving Sumner County and surrounding communities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine required</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 managing the full acuity spectrum of a Level III Trauma community ED, including chest pain, stroke, and trauma stabilization</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hendersonville is the most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee, situated on the shores of Old Hickory Lake and ranking as the fourth-largest city in the greater Nashville metropolitan area with a population of over 61,000. The location offers the lifestyle advantages of a thriving lakeside community — boating, waterfront recreation, strong public schools, and a lower cost of living than Nashville proper — while placing physicians within a 15-minute drive of one of the South's most dynamic cities, with its nationally recognized food scene, live music culture, major-league sports, and international airport access.</p>