<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Exceptional hourly rate with 1099 independent contractor status</li> <li>Sign-on bonus for joining the travel program</li> <li>Annual retention bonus rewarding continued commitment to the team</li> <li>Paid licensure fees, DEA registration, and all travel expenses covered</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included</li> <li>Access to 1099-compatible healthcare coverage, tax planning resources, and retirement planning options</li> <li>Referral bonus available when you bring colleagues onto the Mobile Elite travel team</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Travel/mobile elite program placing physicians in emergency medicine settings in and around Knoxville, TN</li> <li>Flexible block scheduling structure well-suited to out-of-state and traveling physicians</li> <li>Administrative support for credentialing, licensing, and travel logistics — reducing non-clinical burden on the physician</li> <li>Knoxville serves as a regional hub with a broad catchment area across East Tennessee, drawing a full spectrum of emergency acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain licensure (licensure fees covered by the program)</li> <li>Active DEA registration or eligibility (DEA fees covered)</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum typical of a regional community emergency department</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 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.</p>