<p>A full-time Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is available in Powell, Tennessee — a growing community just north of Knoxville — at a hospital-based emergency department supported by a nationally recognized physician management organization. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance, all in a state with no income tax and a notably low cost of living. Hospitalist services on the same campus are managed by the same group, creating a tightly integrated inpatient-to-ED care continuum.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly rate (specific figures available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>No Tennessee state income tax — meaningful take-home pay advantage</li> <li>Reasonable cost of living in the Powell/Knoxville metro area</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based emergency medicine practice in Powell, TN</li> <li>Inpatient hospitalist services on the same campus are managed by the same physician group, supporting seamless ED-to-admission transitions and strong collegial relationships</li> <li>Integrated team structure reduces friction in patient disposition and care handoffs</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Powell is a thriving suburban community located just north of Knoxville, Tennessee, offering easy access to the amenities of a mid-sized city while maintaining a quieter, residential feel. The greater Knoxville area sits at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, whitewater paddling, skiing, and lake activities on the Tennessee River system. Tennessee's absence of a state income tax, combined with a low cost of living and strong public and private school options, makes this region a compelling destination for physicians relocating with families or early in their careers.</p>