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Knoxville, Tennessee

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Join TeamHealth's established emergency medicine team at The University of
Tennessee Medical Center, East Tennessee's only Level I Trauma Center and a
609-bed academic medical center serving as the tertiary referral center for Knox
County and 21 surrounding counties.

Opportunity Highlights
* 78,000+ annual ED visits
* East Tennessee's only Level I Trauma Center
* 609-bed academic medical center
* Affiliated with the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
* Opportunity to teach and work alongside residents and fellows
* Access to nine Centers of Excellence
* Strong specialty and multidisciplinary support
* Daily APC coverage
* Overlapping physician coverage 24/7
* High-acuity EM practice with diverse pathology
* Collaborative physician-led culture
* Strong operational and specialty support
* Excellent opportunity for experienced EM physicians, residents, and fellows

Qualifications

* Board-certified or board-eligible in emergency medicine
* Completion of an accredited EM residency program
* Experienced physicians, graduating residents, and fellows encouraged to apply

Take the next step in your clinical career with TeamHealth - apply today!

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City Caption

A growing city in the Great Smoky Mountains!

City Description

Home to The University of Tennessee and the corporate headquarters of many
national companies, Knoxville offers excellent public schools, a low cost of
living and no state income tax. Add to those perks, endless outdoor recreation
opportunities, a growing culinary scene, great family entertainment availability
and an active music scene that includes the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. With
more than 100 miles of greenways and bike trails, Knoxville is the outdoor
enthusiast's dream. Go paddle boarding or kayaking with friends on the Tennessee
River or in one of the many local lakes and quarries, or skip over to south
Knoxville's Urban Wilderness for paved and off-road biking trails. For those
looking for a challenge, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just an hour
away with access to the famous Appalachian Trail! Outdoor activities, however,
are just part of the fun this city offers. Its growing downtown area features
restaurants, shopping, pubs and much more. Stop by the vintage Phoenix Pharmacy
and Fountain for root beer floats or sundaes, go bowling at Maple Hall where you
can enjoy delicious cocktails and appetizers, or eat at one of the many
regionally recognized restaurants. This mid-sized city has much to explore and
offers easy access to other large cities like Chattanooga, Asheville, Nashville,
Atlanta and Lexington.

Facility Caption

Premier academic facility

Facility Description

The University of Tennessee Medical Center is the region's only academic medical
center recognized for its excellence in cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics,
pulmonology, emergency medicine, trauma and more. This 609-bed facility is home
to the University of Tennessee's Graduate School of Medicine and features an
extensive medical library, a medical simulation lab and a broad range of
clinical and laboratory research initiatives. In addition to providing a wide
range of care and outstanding access to academic resources, The University of
Tennessee Medical Center also boasts many awards in clinical excellence and
patient safety. In 2018 alone, the Medical Center was named a Best Hospital by
the U. S. News and World Report for the sixth consecutive year and received an
"A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Job Benefits

  • Industry-leading compensation
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
  • Physician wellness program
  • World-class risk management support

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-acuity emergency medical care within a Level I Trauma Center and academic medical environment. Engage in teaching and mentoring residents and fellows while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Trauma careClinical practiceAcademic teachingMultidisciplinary collaborationHigh-acuity care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 83% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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.

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Team Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Industry-leading compensation
Sign-on bonus available
Relocation assistance available
Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Physician wellness program
World-class risk management support