Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Lawrenceburg (STRHS-Lawrenceburg) is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department at this 99-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, 85 miles south of Nashville. The facility holds additional accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers, reflecting a commitment to high-acuity cardiovascular care in a community-focused environment. This is an independent contractor engagement offering flexible scheduling and a genuine work/life balance in a growing southern Tennessee market.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive pay rate for independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Flexible scheduling designed to support strong work/life balance
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through a dedicated physician institute
Practice Highlights
- 99-bed acute care facility with full Joint Commission accreditation
- Society of Chest Pain Centers accreditation — structured protocols for high-acuity cardiovascular presentations
- Community-based emergency department serving Lawrenceburg and the surrounding Lawrence County region
- Well-trained, multidisciplinary clinical team with a stated culture of dedication and patient-centered care
- Regional referral catchment for a rural southern Tennessee population with the full spectrum of community-ED acuity
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full breadth of community emergency department acuity, including chest pain and cardiovascular emergencies consistent with Chest Pain Center protocols
About the Community
Lawrenceburg is a small city in Lawrence County in southern Middle Tennessee, situated 85 miles south of Nashville — close enough for a major-city day trip while offering a distinctly lower cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and access to the rolling hills and outdoor recreation characteristic of the region. The area draws clinicians who value a quieter pace of life, affordable housing, and proximity to the cultural and professional amenities of the greater Nashville metropolitan corridor.