A Hospitalist Float Physician opportunity is available across western Tennessee, offering a flexible, travel-based inpatient medicine role for a clinician who thrives in varied clinical environments. Based out of the Knoxville, TN region, this position covers multiple hospital sites throughout western Tennessee, providing broad exposure to diverse patient populations and facility types. The float model is well-suited to a physician who values schedule variety, cross-site collaboration, and the professional growth that comes from working across multiple acute care settings.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package included with employment
- Retirement plan options available
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage — full protection at no cost to the physician
- Paid licensure fees, including DEA registration
- Travel expenses covered as part of the float assignment structure
Practice Highlights
- Float hospitalist model covering multiple acute care hospital sites across western Tennessee
- Inpatient medicine focus with exposure to a broad spectrum of adult hospital medicine acuity across varied community settings
- Cross-site coverage structure provides clinical variety not available in a single-site hospitalist role
- Travel and logistics supported by the employer, enabling seamless transitions between facilities
- Collaborative inpatient medicine environment with established hospitalist teams at each covered site
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Hospital Medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee
- Comfort managing the full scope of adult inpatient medicine acuity across community hospital environments
- Flexibility and adaptability suited to a multi-site float coverage model
About the Community
Western Tennessee offers a compelling combination of Southern hospitality, affordable cost of living, and genuine quality of life — from the cultural and culinary energy of Memphis to quieter rural communities along the Mississippi River corridor. The broader Tennessee region is consistently ranked among the most tax-friendly states in the nation, with no state income tax, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation across the Tennessee River system and surrounding landscapes. Knoxville, serving as a regional hub, adds access to a vibrant university town atmosphere, the Great Smoky Mountains, and a growing food and arts scene.