<p>A high-earning independent contractor opportunity in Emergency Medicine is now open in Knoxville, Tennessee — one of the Southeast's most livable mid-size cities. This locum/travel physician role offers an exceptional hourly rate on a 1099 basis with a predictable 120-hour monthly schedule, making it an ideal fit for EM physicians who want strong income, genuine schedule control, and the flexibility of contractor status. Sign-on and annual retention bonuses add meaningful upside beyond the base hourly rate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Exceptional hourly rate — 1099 independent contractor engagement</li> <li>Sign-on bonus provided at start</li> <li>Annual retention bonus for continued commitment</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Paid licensure fees, DEA registration, and travel expenses covered</li> <li>Access to 1099-compatible healthcare coverage options</li> <li>Tax planning and retirement planning resources available to contractors</li> <li>Flexible scheduling structure supporting excellent work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Structured at 120 hours per month — a defined, manageable workload with predictable scheduling</li> <li>Flexible shift structure designed to support work-life balance for traveling physicians</li> <li>Emergency Medicine practice setting in Knoxville, Tennessee</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional emergency department acuity</li> <li>1099 / independent contractor status appropriate for candidates with established or portable practice infrastructure</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 — and offers a compelling combination of outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown food and arts scene, and a cost of living well below comparable Southeast metros. Home to the University of Tennessee flagship campus, the city brings a youthful energy alongside strong public and private school options, making it an attractive destination for physicians at any career stage. Major metro amenities, direct flights, and proximity to Nashville and Atlanta round out the lifestyle appeal.</p>