About this role
We Are Hiring
Location: Sparta, Tennessee
Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands
Schedule: Full-Time
Sign-on bonus: $25,000
Productivity incentives: Base plus RVU and Quality bonuses
CME Allowance: of up to $4000 per year
Malpractice coverage with tail
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type."(only for Physician positions)
What You Will Do
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
- Join an established Hospitalist team
- Practice setting: Inpatient program
- Employed position with a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal or Family Medicine
- Eligible for Tennessee medical licensure and DEA registration
Lead daily clinical rounds with a focused patient load of 10–14 individuals, allowing you the time to provide high-touch, quality care and thorough bedside evaluations.
Manage the continuum of care through an efficient 7-on/7-off schedule, taking ownership of patient outcomes during your week on while enjoying a true disconnect during your week off.
About the Facility
- 36-bed hospital
- Serving a population of approximately (27,000 population)
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. KY License also required if working in a Kentucky facility.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.