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Nashville General Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee

Primary Care Physician

Primary CareIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We are Nashville’s original community - based hospital with 2 additional satellite clinics. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community

Responsibilities

Patient Care:

Conduct thorough evaluations and assessments of patients, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, medical history, and diagnostic results.

  • Provide preventive care services, including routine check-ups, immunizations, and health screenings.
  • Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, and provide ongoing monitoring and treatment.
  • Address acute medical issues, including infections, injuries, and urgent care needs.
  • Educate patients and their families about health maintenance, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including specialists, nurses, and support staff, to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.

  • Communicate effectively with patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans.
  • Participate in care coordination and case management to ensure seamless patient care.

Clinical Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in accordance with hospital/clinic policies and regulatory requirements.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Stay current with medical advancements, best practices, and guidelines in primary care.

Qualifications

  • Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
  • Training: Completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related field.

Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related specialty.

Experience: 2 years of experience in primary care preferred. Exceptional new graduates with outstanding training will also be considered.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and clinical skills in primary care. Proficiency in utilizing electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Learning: Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
  • Paid time off and continuing education opportunities
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic SkillsPatient EvaluationChronic Condition ManagementPatient Education

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 54% 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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

18
<$330k
12
$330k-360k
11
$360k-390k
7
$390k-420k
2
$420k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
60% this job
Relocation assistance
43%
Loan repayment
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$370k-$425k
#2

Primary Care Physician w/ Managed Care exp (Open comp.)

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$420k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Nashville General Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, TN
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Metro Health Incentive Program
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education
12 Paid Holidays
Supportive Work Environment