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Sevierville, Tennessee

LECONTE MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

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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

Board Certification

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).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · above average in emergency medicineranked against 1,071 Emergency Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedEmergency Medicine median $374k (middle half $275k–$588k)144 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Tennessee33 active1,076 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 92% no call · 73% no weekends37 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTennessee 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings470 in the last 30 days466 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,071 Emergency Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 9 employers
27
<$365k
1
$365k
0
$380k-395k
1
$402k
3
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
16% this job
CME allowance
10%
Relocation assistance
10% this job
Visa sponsorship
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

Emergency Medicine Physician | $460K + $75K Sign-On | Charleston, Illinois

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$460K
#3

Physician, Emergency Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
#4

Urgent Care Physician - Southwest Medical

$232k-$402k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 70% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,071 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Team Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Enhanced signing bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible scheduling
Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Supportive leadership and experienced clinical teams
Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and professional growth

Living in Sevierville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$436k
Typical market rent
$1,787/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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