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Maryville, Tennessee

Physician - Hospitalist, PRN, Blount

Hospital MedicineNo callPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

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Job Summary

The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group

Accountabilities

Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.

Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.

Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.

Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.

Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician’s professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician’s certification and/or state licensing board.

Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health.

As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair.

These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health–University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization.

Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.

Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.

Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges
  • Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
  • Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
  • Controlled Substance License in state of employment
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Number
  • Other Required Skills and Experience
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)
  • Mathematical skills
  • Specialty specific skills

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location: Blount Memorial Hospital

  • Facility
  • BH POB Maryville

Department: BMPG Hospitalists

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Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients while maintaining accurate medical records and adhering to professional standards of care. They will also participate in quality assurance programs, committee work, and academic activities to support the organization's mission.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and have successfully completed a residency program. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible and possess a valid medical license in the state of employment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planningMedical record documentationCPT codingICD codingPatient careMedical ethicsRegulatory compliance

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in hospital medicineranked against 1,100 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Tennessee30 active1,111 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 70% no call · 25% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment351 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings415 in the last 30 days386 the 30 days before (+8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend−4.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,100 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Hospitalist, PRN, Blount at Prisma Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,100 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$185k
0
$185k-245k
10
$300k
3
$305k-365k
1
$900k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Loan repayment
29%
Sign-on bonus
24%
CME allowance
18%
PSLF eligible
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Vituity · Everett, Washington

$275k-$900k
#2

Hospitalist

Intermountain Health · Billings, Montana

$355,080+
#3

Physician (Hospitalist) GP-0602-14

$165k-$336k
#4

$305k Plus starting Salary Physician Hospitalist

$305k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Maryville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k
Typical market rent
$1,890/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.