<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Top-tier 1099 independent contractor compensation structure</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included</li> <li>Paid state licensure fees and DEA registration fees</li> <li>Flexible block scheduling — designed to accommodate out-of-state and multi-site physicians</li> <li>Access to dedicated resources for 1099 healthcare insurance planning, tax strategy, and retirement planning</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Medicine coverage in the Knoxville, Tennessee market</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement with scheduling flexibility suited to travel/locum physicians</li> <li>Knoxville is a robust regional healthcare hub with access to a broad spectrum of community and acute care emergency volume</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 managing the full acuity spectrum typical of a regional community emergency department</li> <li>Valid DEA registration or eligibility to obtain</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 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.</p>