Baptist Memorial Hospital–Tipton in Covington, Tennessee is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its community ED at a 100-bed acute care facility that has served West Tennessee since 1964. Located just outside Memphis, this award-winning hospital is recognized for clinical excellence and patient safety — including the 2018 Quest Award for High-Value Healthcare at the Top Performance Threshold. The engagement is structured as a 1099 independent contractor model within a physician-led organization backed by strong clinical and operational infrastructure.
Perks and Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Physician-led organizational structure with meaningful clinical autonomy
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Strong clinical and operational support infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- 100-bed acute care community hospital with a full-service emergency department
- Comprehensive service lines on campus: emergency medicine, oncology, pediatrics, pathology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, radiology, and urology
- Regional referral catchment covering Covington, Tipton County, and the broader West Tennessee community
- Nationally recognized for clinical excellence and patient safety — recipient of the 2018 Quest Award for High-Value Healthcare at the Top Performance Threshold
- Facility has maintained continuous community service since 1964, reflecting institutional stability and deep regional trust
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity across adult and pediatric populations
About the Community
Covington is the county seat of Tipton County, situated approximately 40 miles north of downtown Memphis — close enough to access a major metropolitan area's cultural amenities, dining, and international airport, while offering the lower cost of living, quieter pace, and tight-knit community feel of small-town Tennessee. The region features a mild four-season climate, proximity to the Mississippi River, and easy access to the outdoor recreation and music heritage that define West Tennessee living.