A locum/travel Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is available in Knoxville, Tennessee — one of the Southeast's most livable mid-size cities — embedded within a well-supported mobile elite travel program. This 1099 engagement offers an exceptional hourly rate, a meaningful sign-on bonus, and a retention structure designed to reward physicians who commit to the team long-term. For EM-trained clinicians who want flexibility, strong compensation, and a program that handles the administrative burden of travel medicine, this is a compelling platform.
Perks and Benefits
- Exceptional hourly rate with 1099 independent contractor status
- Sign-on bonus for joining the travel program
- Annual retention bonus rewarding continued commitment to the team
- Paid licensure fees, DEA registration, and all travel expenses covered
- Paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included
- Access to 1099-compatible healthcare coverage, tax planning resources, and retirement planning options
- Referral bonus available when you bring colleagues onto the Mobile Elite travel team
Practice Highlights
- Travel/mobile elite program placing physicians in emergency medicine settings in and around Knoxville, TN
- Flexible block scheduling structure well-suited to out-of-state and traveling physicians
- Administrative support for credentialing, licensing, and travel logistics — reducing non-clinical burden on the physician
- Knoxville serves as a regional hub with a broad catchment area across East Tennessee, drawing a full spectrum of emergency acuity
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Tennessee medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain licensure (licensure fees covered by the program)
- Active DEA registration or eligibility (DEA fees covered)
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum typical of a regional community emergency department
About the Community
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 through the University of Tennessee, and easy access to Nashville and Atlanta via interstate. For traveling physicians, Knoxville is a destination assignment that pairs clinical substance with genuine quality of life.