<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on and relocation incentives available</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) status</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>No Tennessee state income tax — a meaningful take-home pay advantage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>6-bed emergency department with 24-hour coverage</li> <li>12-hour physician shifts</li> <li>114-bed fully accredited acute care hospital (Joint Commission accredited)</li> <li>Regional referral catchment spanning five counties across central Tennessee and southern Kentucky</li> <li>On-site Level II-A neonatal nursery supporting obstetric and neonatal emergencies</li> <li>10-bed gero-psychiatric unit providing on-campus behavioral health resources</li> <li>Comprehensive service lines including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity across a multi-county rural referral region</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>