No salary listed — similar Family Medicine roles pay ~$268k (median of 227 jobs)
About the Role
FQHC with integrated care model. Optional MAT and OB with ultrasound. Knoxville, TN.
Join Cherokee Health Systems as a Physician – FQHC, Integrated Care, Optional MAT/OB in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Are you a compassionate physician looking to serve your community? River Valley Health, a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking a dedicated Medical Doctor (MD or DO) to join our team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Integrated Care Model
- Optional MAT
- Optional OB with Ultrasound
- Mission-driven team
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Cherokee Health Systems as a Physician – FQHC, Integrated Care, Optional MAT/OB.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will deliver comprehensive, person-centered care through an integrated care model. They will serve the community by meeting patients' medical, emotional, and social needs.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Medical Doctor (MD or DO). The role is suitable for a compassionate physician dedicated to serving the community.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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).
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Family Medicine roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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