Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its established emergency department at a Joint Commission–accredited two-hospital system. Formed through the merger of Athens Regional Medical Center and Woods Memorial Hospital, Starr Regional brings together shared resources and an elevated regional care standard — including a nationally recognized cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The schedule is built around 12-hour physician shifts with daily Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) support, offering a sustainable, team-based practice model in a low-cost, no-state-income-tax environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate with a straightforward shift-based compensation structure
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation assistance provided
- Student loan repayment options available
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- No Tennessee state income tax — a meaningful take-home pay advantage
- Reasonable cost of living in the Athens/McMinn County region
Practice Highlights
- 12-hour physician shifts providing predictable, structured scheduling
- Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) on-site daily to support patient throughput and team-based care
- Joint Commission–accredited facility with a strong institutional commitment to quality standards
- Two-hospital system (Athens Regional Medical Center and Woods Memorial Hospital merged) sharing clinical resources across the region
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), reflecting the system's investment in specialty service lines
- Regional referral catchment serving McMinn County and surrounding East Tennessee communities
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity
About the Community
Athens is the seat of McMinn County in the foothills of East Tennessee, situated between Chattanooga (approximately 50 miles south) and Knoxville (approximately 50 miles north) — giving residents easy access to two major metros while enjoying a small-city pace and cost of living. The region offers four-season outdoor recreation including proximity to the Cherokee National Forest, Hiwassee River, and the broader Tennessee River system, making it a natural fit for physicians who value hiking, fishing, and water sports alongside a strong sense of community.