NEWPORT MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
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Job Description
Come and join a team where you can make a difference. TeamHealth is seeking a full-time emergency medicine physician in Newport, Tennessee, less than an hour east of Knoxville. Enjoy the natural beauty while exploring the Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking trails, and white water rafting.
If you are board certified in emergency medicine, family practice, or internal medicine, you are right for this role! Apply today to learn more.
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City Caption
Newport, Tennessee
City Description
Newport, Tennessee, is the county seat for Cocke County and a quiet southern town. Time magazine named Newport one of the seven best places to live in America. The city is located near the Great Smoky Mountains and offers a myriad of activities, including golfing, fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and horseback riding. In addition to a very low cost of living, you can enjoy shopping, hiking, exploring scenic wildernesses, and fine dining.
Job Benefits
- 24,000 annual volume
- EMR: Cerner
- Medium acuity
- Admissions: 10%
Key Responsibilities
The staff physician will provide emergency medical care to patients at Newport Medical Center. Responsibilities include managing medium acuity cases and collaborating with the medical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be board certified in emergency medicine, family practice, or internal medicine. The role is open to new graduates and supports J1 visa sponsorship.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 88% have no call, 56% 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.
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Living in Newport
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $275k
- Median resident rent
- $720/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.