STARR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - ETOWAH - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Are you an emergency medicine physician passionate about patient care? If so,
TeamHealth needs you to join our team in Etowah, Tennessee.
Our dynamic team is looking for an additional physician to join us at Star
Regional Etowah. You will have increased autonomy and broader scope of practice
along with strong sense of community and job satisfaction. 24-hour shifts are
available!
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City Caption
Serene location near Chattanooga
City Description
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Etowah features many
outdoor recreation areas, wineries, dining and more. For a trip down memory
lane, stroll through one of the many antique shops located along Highway 411.
The Louisvile & Nashville Depot is the community hub, hosting annual events,
including festivals, concerts and a Fourth of July Celebration. Enjoy water
sports and the outdoors at Watts Bar Lake, a 39,000 acre recreation area.
Perfect your golf game at one of many private and public courses. With great
schools, a low cost of living and easy access to some of Tennessee's largest
cities, including Knoxville and Chattanooga, Etowah has much to offer!
Facility Caption
Starr Regional Medical Center
Facility Description
Starr Regional Medical Center was formed as a merger of Athens Regional Medical
Center and Woods Memorial Hospital. The two-hospital system offers an increased
level of care to the region by sharing resources. Starr Regional Medical Center
is evaluated and accredited by the Joint Commission. This facility's
cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program was re-certified in 2014 by the American
Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and was
recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing
standards of care.
Job Benefits
- Unique clinical challenges and skill development
- Competitive pay, leadership opportunities, and stability
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Membership in TeamHealth's Patient Safety Organization
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients at Starr Regional Medical Center. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure effective patient outcomes and maintain high standards of clinical practice.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified physicians with a passion for emergency medicine. The role is open to new graduates and supports J1 visa holders.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 47 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 83% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Etowah
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $247k
- Median resident rent
- $741/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.