Roane Medical Center (RMC) in Harriman, Tennessee is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician for independent contractor coverage at this 58-bed, not-for-profit acute care hospital. RMC is part of Covenant Health — one of the region's top-performing healthcare networks and a Forbes-recognized Best Employer three years running — and is rated in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for prevention of hospital-acquired infections. The facility is newer construction with state-of-the-art equipment, and daily advanced practice clinician support keeps the department running efficiently.
Perks and Benefits
- Elite hourly rate for independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Sign-on and relocation incentives available
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Independent contractor status — flexibility inherent to 1099 arrangement
- 12-hour physician shifts with predictable, structured scheduling
Practice Highlights
- 58-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital with a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services
- Newer facility featuring state-of-the-art equipment throughout
- 12-hour physician shifts providing clear start/end structure
- Daily advanced practice clinician (APC) coverage supporting physician workflow
- Part of Covenant Health, a regional not-for-profit health system with 1,500 affiliated physicians and the area's fastest-growing physician practice division
- Rated in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for prevention of hospital-acquired infections — a marker of strong institutional quality culture
- Covenant Health named One of America's Best Employers by Forbes three consecutive years
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community acute care emergency department
- Ability to work collaboratively with advanced practice clinicians in a team-based model
About the Community
Harriman sits in Roane County in East Tennessee, nestled between the Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee River valley — a region defined by abundant outdoor recreation including Watts Bar Lake, the Obed Wild and Scenic River, and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains. The area offers a low cost of living, strong public schools, and a genuine small-town quality of life, while Knoxville's full urban amenities, major airport, and University of Tennessee medical resources are less than an hour away.