A hospital medicine group in Knoxville, Tennessee is recruiting a physician to serve as Hospital Medical Director, joining a clinician-led practice organization with more than 45 years of continuous operation in hospital medicine. This is a leadership-track role that combines direct patient care across all acuity levels with medical directorship responsibilities, supported by a national infrastructure built specifically for hospitalists. The position offers the stability of employment with a physician-founded organization alongside a dedicated monthly stipend for directorship duties.
Perks and Benefits
- Monthly medical director stipend in addition to clinical compensation
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Free, unlimited CME offerings through a dedicated Hospital Medicine Academy
- Access to educational and professional development resources purpose-built for hospital medicine clinicians
- Employment model providing long-term practice stability within an established national organization
- Membership in a National Patient Safety Organization, providing peer-review protections and quality infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- Full-spectrum inpatient acuity — care responsibilities span the complete range of hospital medicine patient complexity
- Medical director role within a physician-founded, clinician-led practice model operating for over 45 years
- Leadership position with the organizational backing of a nationally scaled hospital medicine platform
- Access to national quality and patient safety resources through a dedicated Patient Safety Organization
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support infrastructure designed to reduce non-clinical burden on physician leaders
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Hospital Medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee
- Demonstrated ability to manage patients across all levels of inpatient acuity
- Prior or demonstrated interest in clinical leadership, quality improvement, or medical directorship responsibilities
About the Community
Knoxville sits at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains — one of the most visited national parks in the country — offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, whitewater, and lake access on the Tennessee River system. The city combines a low cost of living with a vibrant downtown, a strong university presence anchored by the University of Tennessee, and highly regarded public and private school options. Nashville and Atlanta are both within a comfortable drive, giving residents easy access to major metropolitan amenities while enjoying a distinctly livable mid-sized city.