LECONTE MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
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Job Description
Are you an emergency medicine physician seeking a dynamic practice environment, strong clinical support, and an outstanding quality of life? Join TeamHealth and our growing EM team in Sevierville, Tennessee, where you can build a rewarding career while enjoying the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, a vibrant downtown, and no state income tax.
We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible EM physicians who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, physician-focused environment.
We understand that exceptional patient care starts with supporting our physicians. You'll find a culture built on collaboration, respect, and clinical excellence, allowing you to focus on what matters most: delivering outstanding emergency care to your patients.
Interested in learning more? Apply today!
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City Caption
Smoky Mountain fun
City Description
Sevierville, Tennessee, is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and is the county seat for Sevier County.
Next door to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, residents can enjoy shopping, attractions, mountain history, and all the wonders of some of the highest peaks in eastern North America. Enjoy the combined warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.
Hike or drive to the many observation decks in the Great Smoky Mountains, take in a college football game at the University of Tennessee or check out one of the many festivals in nearby Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Facility Caption
Community-focused care in a Covenant Health facility
Facility Description
LeConte Medical Center (LMC) is a 79-bed acute care facility offering a wide range of care services to the Sevier County area. An advanced primary stroke center, LMC has been recognized for clinical excellence in orthopedic surgery, stroke care and cardiac care and more.
LMC is a part of Covenant Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system and one of the region's top-performing healthcare networks. Named One of America's Best Employers by Forbes three years in a row, Covenant Health's 1,500 affiliated physicians make it the area's fastest growing physician practice division.
Job Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Enhanced signing bonus and relocation assistance available
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive leadership and experienced clinical teams
- Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and professional growth
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional emergency medical care to patients in a collaborative, physician-focused environment. Work effectively within the LeConte Medical Center team to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible emergency medicine physicians. A passion for delivering high-quality patient care in a community-focused setting is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 37 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 92% have no call, 73% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · above average in emergency medicine | ranked against 1,071 Emergency Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Emergency Medicine median $374k (middle half $275k–$588k)144 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Tennessee | 33 active | 1,076 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 92% no call · 73% no weekends37 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Tennessee Physician listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment365 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | #1 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 470 in the last 30 days | 466 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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