<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 Knoxville, TN — a major regional medical hub with robust acute care infrastructure</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) model with flexible block scheduling well-suited to out-of-state or multi-state physicians</li> <li>Knoxville serves as a regional referral center for East Tennessee, drawing a broad and high-acuity patient population across medical, surgical, and trauma presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or demonstrated eligibility and willingness to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community and regional ED acuity</li> <li>Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Knoxville sits at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the United States — offering physicians an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class hiking, whitewater, and outdoor recreation year-round. The city combines a low cost of living, a vibrant downtown food and arts scene, and the energy of a major university town, all within a few hours of Atlanta, Nashville, and Charlotte. Tennessee's lack of a state income tax adds meaningful financial upside for 1099 earners.</p>