<p>A locum/travel Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is available in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering top-tier 1099 compensation and flexible block scheduling designed for physicians who want control over their time and earnings. Knoxville sits in the heart of East Tennessee — a region that combines genuine four-season outdoor recreation with a low cost of living and a thriving mid-sized city culture. This is an independent contractor engagement with a full suite of administrative and financial support resources built specifically for 1099 clinicians.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Top-tier 1099 independent contractor compensation</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Paid state licensure fees and DEA registration fees</li> <li>Flexible scheduling — block scheduling that accommodates out-of-state and multi-state physicians</li> <li>Dedicated resources for 1099 healthcare insurance planning, tax strategy, and retirement planning</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Medicine practice in Knoxville, Tennessee — a regional hub with a broad and diverse patient catchment across East Tennessee</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement with scheduling flexibility suited to travel and locum tenens physicians</li> <li>Access to a well-established administrative infrastructure supporting credentialing, licensing, and compliance for multi-state practitioners</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional emergency department acuity</li> <li>Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Knoxville, Tennessee offers an exceptional quality of life anchored by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — the most visited national park in the country — along with the Tennessee River, abundant lake recreation, and a vibrant downtown food and arts scene. The city combines the amenities of a mid-sized university town (home to the University of Tennessee) with a cost of living well below the national average, making it a compelling destination for physicians relocating from higher-cost markets. Major metros including Nashville and Atlanta are within a comfortable drive, providing additional cultural and travel access.</p>