<p>TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee — a fast-growing Nashville suburb — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for a hospital-based ED position. The 218-bed facility is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI capability and a designated Primary Stroke Center, making it a genuine hub for emergency cardiac and neurological care. With 42,000–45,000 annual ED visits, robust specialty backup, and 43 hours of daily physician coverage across structured shift blocks, this is a high-functioning community ED with the clinical depth of a regional referral center.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employed physician position with a nationally organized emergency medicine group</li> <li>Clinician referral bonus program: $1,000 for each physician referral, $500 for each APP/NP referral</li> <li>Comprehensive specialty backup on campus across more than 36 specialties</li> <li>Structured shift model supporting work-life predictability</li> <li>Access to a large, established group infrastructure with regional and national resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>42,000–45,000 annual ED visits with a patients-per-hour rate of 1.9–2.25</li> <li>13,482 annual patient admissions reflecting meaningful inpatient acuity</li> <li>218-bed comprehensive acute care facility with more than 300 board-certified physicians on staff representing over 36 specialties</li> <li>ED layout: 32 private treatment rooms, 25 general treatment rooms, 4 fast-track rooms, and 2 dedicated trauma rooms</li> <li>Level III Trauma Center designation</li> <li>Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI capability and designated Primary Stroke Center — a regional leader in emergency cardiac and stroke care</li> <li>On-campus specialty backup includes critical care, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation, and women's services</li> <li>43 hours of daily physician coverage across five shift blocks: 6a–2p, 9a–6p, 1p–10p, 3p–11p, and 9p–6a</li> <li>APP coverage: weekday shifts 7a–rp, 10a–8p, and 8p–7a; weekend shifts 7a–7p and 7p–7a</li> <li>Many specialist physicians maintain offices directly on the TriStar Summit campus, enabling rapid in-person consultation</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Clinical comfort with Level III trauma stabilization, chest pain protocols, and acute stroke pathways</li> <li>Ability to work within a structured multi-shift coverage model alongside APP team members</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hermitage is a residential and commercial suburb in eastern Davidson County, situated adjacent to the historic Hermitage estate — home of President Andrew Jackson — and fully integrated into the Metropolitan Government of Nashville while retaining its own distinct community character. Residents enjoy the cultural amenities, dining, music, and professional sports of Nashville proper, combined with the quieter pace and lower density of suburban living. The area offers strong schools, accessible housing, and easy access to the Cumberland River corridor, making it an appealing destination for physicians relocating with families or seeking a high quality of life in one of the South's most dynamic metro areas.</p>