<p>A regional physician leadership opportunity in Emergency Medicine is available in Knoxville, Tennessee — one of the Southeast's most livable mid-size cities. This Regional Medical Director role combines active clinical practice with executive-level operational oversight across a defined geographic footprint, offering a rare blend of leadership influence, professional development infrastructure, and a full employee benefit package. Physicians who want to shape department culture, drive quality outcomes, and grow beyond the bedside will find this role purpose-built for that trajectory.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employee model — W-2 employment with full corporate benefit eligibility</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescription (Rx)</li> <li>Protected 401(k) retirement plan plus a separate executive retirement plan</li> <li>Annual operations performance bonus tied to regional outcomes</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Clinician wellness program providing dedicated mental health and well-being support</li> <li>Professional development tools, educational resources, and CME access</li> <li>Affiliation with one of the largest and most established physician group practices in the United States</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dual role: active Emergency Medicine clinical practice combined with Regional Medical Director responsibilities</li> <li>Regional oversight of emergency medicine operations across a defined multi-site footprint in the Knoxville, Tennessee area</li> <li>Leadership scope includes quality improvement, physician performance, and operational metrics across the region</li> <li>Access to a national infrastructure of clinical best practices, data analytics, and operational support resources</li> <li>Collaborative environment with a large, established group of Emergency Medicine clinicians and advanced practice providers</li> <li>Backed by the administrative and contracting resources of a nationally recognized physician practice organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical leadership experience — prior medical director, department chair, or quality leadership role preferred</li> <li>Strong operational acumen with the ability to manage multi-site physician teams and performance metrics</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 country — offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, whitewater paddling, and skiing within an hour's drive. The city combines a low cost of living, a thriving downtown food and arts scene, and the energy of a major university town, all without the congestion of a large metro. Highly regarded public and private schools, affordable housing, and easy access to both Nashville and Atlanta make Knoxville a compelling long-term destination for physicians relocating with families.</p>