Family Medicine

Ascension

1 day ago

Waverly, TennesseeFull TimeFamily Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Ascension as a Family Medicine Physician – Rural Health Clinic in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will reduce in the future as additional hospitalist are contracted) Performing routine medical procedures, exams, screening /preventive services and immunizations Working directly with 2 APPs in the clinic that have their own panel of patients Prefer experience in a rural medicine practice and someone who is a good team player Clinic is located on the Hospital Campus with easy access About Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Group: When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.

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Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ascension in United States.

Key Skills

Primary careFamily medicinePatient examinationPreventive servicesImmunizationsRural medicineClinical proceduresTeam collaborationElectronic medical recordsAthena EMR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine at Ascension a 2.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Family Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Family Medicine position at Ascension is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Waverly, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Primary care, Family medicine, Patient examination, Preventive services, Immunizations, Rural medicine, Clinical procedures, Team collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The primary care physician will provide comprehensive medical care, including routine procedures, screenings, and immunizations at a rural health clinic. The role also involves participating in a hospital call rotation and collaborating with advanced practice providers.

Benefits package: Comprehensive health coverage, 403(b) with employer match, Paid time off and holidays, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Parental leave, Adoption assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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