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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Blount County Jail TN - Maryville, TN 37804Physician (MD) – Part-Time Location: Blount County Jail – Tennessee Schedule: Approximately 4 hours onsite per week Work Setting: In-Person | Correctional Healthcare Join the TK Health Team – Providing Care Where It’s Needed Most TK Health is seeking a Part-Time Physician to provide medical care and clinical oversight at the Blount County Jail.
This role offers a flexible, low-hour schedule with no on-call requirements, making it an excellent opportunity for providers seeking additional income or supplemental work.
Position Highlights Only 4 hours onsite per week No on-call responsibilities Flexible scheduling Opportunity to provide meaningful care in a correctional setting
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care to the inmate population Supervise and support Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Ensure appropriate medical care and treatment plans Collaborate with facility staff and TK Health leadership
Qualifications
MD or DO licensed in the State of Tennessee (or ability to obtain) Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain) Experience in correctional, primary care, or urgent care settings preferred Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills Why TK Health?
Join the TK Health team providing patient care where the need is highest. We partner with correctional facilities across multiple states to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare. Additional Information Background check required We welcome providers with a variety of clinical backgrounds Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct medical care to the inmate population and supervise Nurse Practitioners. Collaborate with facility staff and TK Health leadership to ensure effective treatment plans.
Requirements
Must hold an MD or DO license in the State of Tennessee and possess an active DEA registration. Experience in correctional, primary care, or urgent care settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at Turn Key Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Correctional Medicine — ranked against 91 active Correctional Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, flexible scheduling.
Correctional Medicine — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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