This is a locum/independent contractor Emergency Medicine opportunity at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, a 126-bed acute care facility in Nashville, Tennessee. The department handles 40,000–43,000 ED visits annually with robust APP support around the clock and specialty backup available. No call is required, and travel and lodging are fully covered with concierge-level arrangements — making this a strong fit for an EM physician seeking flexible, well-supported hospital coverage in one of the South's most livable cities.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation on a 1099 independent contractor basis
- Professional malpractice insurance paid
- Travel and lodging fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements
- No call required — shift-based coverage model only
- Flexible shift structure across weekday and weekend blocks to accommodate out-of-market physicians
Practice Highlights
- Annual ED volume of 40,000–43,000 visits — a busy, high-throughput community emergency department
- Physician productivity benchmark of 2.5–3.0 patients per hour
- 38 hours of daily physician coverage across structured shift blocks
- Weekday physician shift times: 6a–3p, 10a–6p, 3p–12a, and 6p–6a
- Weekend physician shift times: 6a–4p, 12a–10a, and 6p–6a
- 24-hour APP coverage model with APP shift times of 7a–6p and 5p–5a
- Specialty backup available to support complex or escalating cases
- EMR platform: MediTech
- 126-bed comprehensive acute care facility with service lines including cardiology, bariatric surgery, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, spine, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, surgical services, and wound care
- Established regional facility with more than 40 years serving the Nashville metro and surrounding communities
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license required at time of engagement
- Comfort with a high-volume community ED environment at 2.5–3.0 patients per hour
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement — suitable for physicians with or without a primary practice base in Tennessee
About the Community
Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, offering a rare combination of vibrant urban culture, a thriving healthcare and academic ecosystem anchored by Vanderbilt University, and a cost of living that remains favorable relative to comparable metros. The city is internationally recognized for its live music scene — from the historic Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry to the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway — alongside a booming restaurant scene, professional sports, and easy access to outdoor recreation throughout Middle Tennessee and the broader Appalachian region.