<p>A compelling locum/travel Emergency Medicine opportunity is available in Knoxville, Tennessee — one of the Southeast's most livable mid-size cities. This 1099 engagement offers top-tier independent contractor compensation paired with a full suite of professional support resources, making it an attractive option for EM physicians seeking flexibility without sacrificing financial or liability protection.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Top-tier 1099 compensation structure for independent contractor Emergency Medicine physicians</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Access to curated resources for 1099 healthcare insurance, tax planning, and retirement planning</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to accommodate preferred block dates and work-life balance</li> <li>Paid licensure fees and DEA registration fees covered</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Medicine travel/locum tenens engagement in the Knoxville, Tennessee market</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) model with flexible block scheduling suited to traveling physicians</li> <li>Access to a well-established regional EM practice infrastructure supporting seamless onboarding</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>Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional emergency department acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Knoxville sits at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, offering an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, a vibrant downtown food and arts scene, and year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, whitewater paddling, and lake access on the Tennessee River system. The city is home to the University of Tennessee flagship campus, contributing a youthful energy and strong cultural calendar, while its central location within the Southeast provides easy access to Nashville, Atlanta, and Charlotte.</p>