A locum/travel Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is available in Knoxville, Tennessee — one of the Southeast's most livable mid-size cities — offering top-tier 1099 compensation with fully flexible block scheduling and a comprehensive independent contractor support package. This is a strong fit for an EM-trained physician seeking high earning potential, schedule autonomy, and the ability to work across a dynamic regional market without the constraints of an employed model.
Perks and Benefits
- Top-tier 1099 independent contractor compensation structure
- Paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included
- Paid state licensure fees and DEA registration fees
- Flexible block scheduling — designed to accommodate out-of-state and multi-site physicians
- Access to dedicated resources for 1099 healthcare insurance planning, tax strategy, and retirement planning
Practice Highlights
- Emergency Medicine coverage in the Knoxville, Tennessee market
- Independent contractor engagement with scheduling flexibility suited to travel/locum physicians
- Knoxville is a robust regional healthcare hub with access to a broad spectrum of community and acute care emergency volume
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum typical of a regional community emergency department
- Valid DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
About the Community
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 thriving 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, giving it a vibrant, college-town energy while remaining a genuine mid-size metro with strong schools, affordable housing, and easy access to both Nashville and Asheville.