A well-positioned Emergency Medicine opportunity in LaFollette, Tennessee is open for an independent contractor physician seeking a community-based practice with a strong compensation package and an outstanding quality of life. LaFollette offers a low cost of living, a welcoming family-oriented community, and the natural beauty of East Tennessee — making this an appealing destination for physicians ready to plant roots or seeking a flexible locum arrangement. The newly enhanced compensation structure, combined with holiday pay and a generous sign-on and relocation package, signals a serious commitment to recruiting the right candidate.
Perks and Benefits
- Newly enhanced compensation package with dedicated holiday pay
- Excellent sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement structure
- Low cost of living in the LaFollette, Tennessee market
- Paid professional liability insurance typical of 1099 emergency medicine engagements in the region
Practice Highlights
- Emergency medicine practice serving the LaFollette, Tennessee community and surrounding Campbell County region
- Independent contractor model offering scheduling flexibility consistent with 1099 emergency medicine arrangements
- Community-based emergency department serving a regional patient population in East Tennessee
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity
- Ability to work as an independent contractor (1099)
About the Community
LaFollette is a small city in Campbell County in the heart of East Tennessee, surrounded by the Cumberland Mountains and situated along the shores of Norris Lake — one of the region's premier recreational lakes offering boating, fishing, and waterfront living. The area combines a genuinely low cost of living with a tight-knit, family-friendly community atmosphere, and sits within reasonable driving distance of Knoxville, providing access to a major university city, international airport, and expanded cultural and dining amenities while retaining the pace and character of small-town Appalachian Tennessee.