Livingston Regional Hospital is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department in Livingston, Tennessee — a five-county regional referral hub in central Tennessee serving both Tennessee and southern Kentucky communities. This independent contractor role offers 12-hour shifts in a focused, manageable ED environment, backed by a full-service 114-bed acute care hospital and Tennessee's notable absence of a state income tax.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on and relocation incentives available
- Independent contractor (1099) status
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- No Tennessee state income tax — a meaningful take-home pay advantage
Practice Highlights
- 6-bed emergency department with 24-hour coverage
- 12-hour physician shifts
- 114-bed fully accredited acute care hospital (Joint Commission accredited)
- Regional referral catchment spanning five counties across central Tennessee and southern Kentucky
- On-site Level II-A neonatal nursery supporting obstetric and neonatal emergencies
- 10-bed gero-psychiatric unit providing on-campus behavioral health resources
- Comprehensive service lines including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity across a multi-county rural referral region
About the Community
Livingston is the county seat of Overton County in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee — a scenic, four-season area known for Dale Hollow Lake, one of the clearest lakes in the eastern United States, offering world-class fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. The region offers a low cost of living, tight-knit community character, and a pace of life that appeals to physicians seeking a meaningful rural practice without sacrificing quality of life. Nashville is approximately two hours to the southwest, providing easy access to a major metropolitan center for travel, culture, and amenities.