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Theoria Medical
Tiptonville, Tennessee

Tiptonville, TN: Medical Director and Attending Physician, Part-Time

Internal Medicine 9.2 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

Why Physicians Love Theoria Medical

Here, relationships, consistency, and presence matter. You’ll care for patients over time - building trust, strengthening continuity, and making a lasting difference for vulnerable populations.

We believe meaningful work should come with balance. Our model offers flexible scheduling and autonomy, supported by intuitive technology and a collaborative clinical team - so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.

Build a career with impact and a schedule that works for you.

About Theoria

Theoria Medical is leading the charge in healthcare innovation and quality of care - offering a unique blend of medical excellence and technological advancement, serving the post-acute sector. Our network includes multispecialty physician services covering skilled nursing facilities across the country.

We are currently seeking a Medical Director and Attending Physician, serving local skilled nursing facilities within a close-knit, mission-driven care community.

  • Provider Incentive Plans and Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package:
  • We are proud and excited to share that Theoria Medical offers unique Annual Bonus and Longevity Incentive Plans, in addition to its competitive compensation and benefits package:
  • Ask about our sign-on bonus opportunities!
  • Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates
  • Exceptional compensation, with the opportunity to exceed industry benchmarks
  • Up to $50,000 in long-term retention incentive
  • A bonus program recognizing excellence in care delivery and measurable outcomes
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k with employer matching and participation
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible candidates
  • Short and long-term disability insurance for eligible candidates
  • Employer Paid - Life Insurance Policy
  • CME and licensure reimbursement iPad with LTE for charting and lab coat

Unmatched Work Schedule Flexibility

  • Physicians cover each facility 1–2 days per week
  • No fixed start or end times
  • Freedom from on-call and overnight requirements
  • Technology that Makes Work Easier
  • Document efficiently using an EHR designed to streamline workflows
  • Voice dictation [and AI Scribe] for fast and accurate documentation
  • Access to UpToDate® for instant clinical guidance

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as the attending physician for patients in each assigned SNF.
  • Collaborate with NPs/PAs to manage daily patient care and oversee clinical supervision.

Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions.

Participate in Theoria’s Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, Remote Patient Monitoring, and other quality initiatives.

Your Qualifications

Physicians (MD/DO) must hold an active U.S. medical license and be board-certified or board-eligible in an appropriate specialty. New graduates who are board-eligible and actively pursuing licensing are encouraged to apply. Qualified specialties include, but are not limited to, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Geriatric Medicine.

Theoria Medical rewards performance and invests in you long-term.

In addition to highly competitive, productivity-based compensation, we offer annual bonus opportunities and longevity incentives designed to grow with your career.

Connect with a recruiter today to explore the full compensation package, including relocation support, and how you can maximize your earnings from day one.

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Theoria Medical conducts criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the attending physician for patients in assigned skilled nursing facilities, providing high-quality primary care for acute and chronic conditions. Collaborate with NPs and PAs to manage daily patient care and oversee clinical supervision.

Requirements

Must be an MD or DO with an active U.S. medical license and be board-certified or board-eligible in a relevant specialty such as Internal or Family Medicine. New graduates who are board-eligible are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosisPatient TreatmentEHR Proficiency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Tiptonville, TN: Medical Director and Attending Physician, Part-Time at Theoria Medical a 9.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,148 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Theoria Medical holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 50 active listings.

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 10,160 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $53 per wRVU — implying roughly $538k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
70% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Relocation assistance
53% this job
Loan repayment
37%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.2
Among the best 10% of Internal Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,148 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Tiptonville

Median resident rent
$510/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Theoria Medical

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus opportunities
Relocation assistance
Up to $50,000 long-term retention incentive
Annual bonus program
Paid Time Off
401k with employer matching
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance