<p>A locum/travel Hospitalist opportunity is open in Knoxville, Tennessee — one of the Southeast's most livable mid-size cities — offering employee status, a generous sign-on bonus, and the full infrastructure support of a nationally recognized hospital medicine organization. This is a strong fit for a Hospitalist seeking schedule flexibility, competitive compensation, and a credentialing-to-bedside pipeline that removes the administrative friction of independent practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Generous sign-on bonus for qualified candidates</li> <li>Highly competitive compensation rate</li> <li>W-2 employee status — not independent contractor</li> <li>Comprehensive health and benefits package</li> <li>Free continuing medical education through the in-house CME institute</li> <li>Travel, scheduling, and credentialing support provided — no out-of-pocket administrative burden</li> <li>Access to a clinician wellness program and a physician referral program</li> <li>Leadership development and career growth pathways within a large national organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to accommodate travel/locum-style availability</li> <li>Practice backed by a national Patient Safety Organization, providing liability and quality-improvement infrastructure</li> <li>Stability of an established, large-scale hospital medicine group with a long-standing regional presence</li> <li>Access to national subspecialty networks and organizational resources typical of a top-tier hospital medicine enterprise</li> <li>Credentialing and onboarding managed centrally, enabling faster time-to-practice at Knoxville-area facilities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a recognized Hospitalist pathway</li> <li>Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain licensure prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full scope of inpatient hospital medicine, including acute medical management and care transitions</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 — offering immediate access to hiking, whitewater, and four-season outdoor recreation. The city combines a low cost of living with a vibrant downtown, a strong university presence anchored by the University of Tennessee, and a growing healthcare corridor that makes it one of the more attractive mid-market destinations in the Southeast. Major metro amenities, regional airports, and a family-friendly environment round out a relocation profile that appeals to physicians at every career stage.</p>