Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage, Tennessee is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician to join its 24-hour emergency department at a 25-bed critical access hospital serving Smith and surrounding counties. The facility holds Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is part of the HighPoint Health System — a stable, well-resourced regional network. The position offers 24-hour shifts with schedule flexibility, independent contractor status, and dedicated J-1 visa immigration support.
Perks and Benefits
- Signing bonus available for full-time commitments
- Independent contractor (1099) status
- Company-paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage
- CME benefits through an established institute program
- Concierge service for administrative and credentialing support
- J-1 visa physicians receive dedicated Immigration Specialist support
- Secure, flexible scheduling structure accommodating individual clinician needs
Practice Highlights
- 24-hour emergency department with around-the-clock coverage model
- 24-hour shift structure providing schedule predictability and flexibility
- 25-bed critical access hospital serving Smith County and the surrounding regional catchment
- Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care — reflecting a structured, protocol-driven cardiac care environment
- Full-service hospital offering general medical and surgical care, skilled nursing, psychiatric services, and geriatric care
- Part of HighPoint Health System, providing institutional stability and system-level resources
- Established ED medical director who is communicative and actively engaged with the clinical team
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a critical access community emergency department
- J-1 and other visa candidates welcome — Immigration Specialist support provided
About the Community
Carthage is the county seat of Smith County in Middle Tennessee, situated along the Cumberland River roughly 50 miles east of Nashville. The area offers a quiet, small-town quality of life with low cost of living, scenic river and lake recreation, and easy access to the cultural amenities, international airport, and major medical resources of the Nashville metropolitan area. For physicians seeking a close-knit community practice environment without sacrificing proximity to a major city, Carthage delivers a compelling balance.