<p>A community hospital in Covington, Tennessee is recruiting a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join its established Hospital Medicine team. This is a fully employed, day-shift hospitalist role with a structured 7-on/7-off schedule — one of the cleanest work-life balance models in hospital medicine — and a manageable average census of 15 patients per day. Covington sits in Tipton County, approximately 40 miles north of Memphis, offering small-town Tennessee living with straightforward access to a major metropolitan area whenever you want it.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive annual salary in a fully employed model</li> <li>Sign-on bonus potential</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage provided</li> <li>CME allowance included</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>7-on/7-off schedule with day-shift coverage — true schedule predictability and built-in recovery time</li> <li>Average daily census of 15 patients — a sustainable, manageable workload</li> <li>Day-shift position; no overnight call structure described</li> <li>No procedures required — pure clinical medicine and care coordination</li> <li>Collaborative practice model working alongside nursing staff and specialist consultants</li> <li>EMR system in place supporting documentation and care coordination</li> <li>Community acute care hospital serving Tipton County and surrounding region with comprehensive inpatient services</li> <li>New graduates are welcome — strong environment for physicians entering hospital medicine directly from residency</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required</li> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>New graduates and early-career physicians encouraged to apply</li> <li>Strong interpersonal communication and collaborative teamwork skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Covington is the county seat of Tipton County — a historic small town with a walkable downtown square, local dining, and a genuine sense of community that is increasingly rare. Affordable housing and well-regarded local schools make it a compelling choice for physicians with families, while Memphis is just 40 miles south, putting world-class dining, live music, professional sports, and a major airport within easy reach for weekend plans or travel days between your weeks off.</p>