<p>A full-time travel Emergency Medicine physician opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee — one of the Southeast's most livable mid-size cities. This engagement offers the financial upside and scheduling flexibility of locum tenens work paired with the operational stability, malpractice protection, and institutional support of a large, nationally integrated emergency medicine organization. Guaranteed hourly compensation and a generous sign-on bonus make this a compelling alternative to traditional locum arrangements.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Guaranteed hourly compensation — competitive with locum tenens market rates, without the instability of per-diem placement</li> <li>Generous sign-on bonus</li> <li>Blocked time off structure designed to support enhanced work/life balance</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Free CME through a dedicated physician education institute</li> <li>Well-being concierge program including the Grokker App covering fitness, nutrition, mental health, sleep, and financial wellness — extended to two family members or friends</li> <li>Membership in a nationally recognized Patient Safety Organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Travel physician model — consistent, recurring work at established emergency medicine sites rather than one-off locum placements</li> <li>Operationally integrated sites where the employing organization holds direct responsibility for clinical operations, staffing, and quality</li> <li>Physician is insured and operationally supported by the same organization — eliminating the coverage gaps common in traditional locum arrangements</li> <li>Access to a broad network of emergency medicine sites across the Knoxville, Tennessee market</li> <li>Backed by one of the largest emergency medicine practice management organizations in the United States, with deep subspecialty and administrative infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility 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>Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a community and regional emergency department environment</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 — and offers a rare combination of outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown food and arts scene, and a cost of living well below comparable Southeast metros. The University of Tennessee anchors a young, educated population and a strong collegiate sports culture, while easy access to Asheville, Nashville, and Atlanta makes Knoxville a genuinely connected regional hub. Families benefit from highly regarded public and private school options across Knox County, and the region's four-season climate draws clinicians who want both adventure and roots.</p>