METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE - HM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
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Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Are you looking for a nocturnist position that offers clinical autonomy, an
established hospital medicine team, and access to one of the most desirable
regions in the Southeast? TeamHealth is seeking a board-certified or
board-eligible internal medicine or family medicine physician to join our
hospital medicine team as a nocturnist at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge,
Tennessee, just minutes from Knoxville.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
At Methodist Medical Center, you'll practice in a well-supported community
hospital where physicians enjoy a collaborative culture, strong specialty
support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care. As a
nocturnist, you'll benefit from a predictable schedule, focused clinical
responsibilities, and a team-centered environment designed to support both
professional satisfaction and work-life balance.
Opportunity Highlights
* Dedicated nocturnist schedule with block scheduling
* Advance practice clinician support
* Excellent specialty services
* No procedures required
* ICU coverage: we can admit into the ICU but patients are managed by
intensivist team
Why Knoxville?
Consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in Tennessee,
Knoxville offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living below the
national average. Here you'll enjoy...
* Easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
* Endless outdoor activities including hiking, boating, fishing, and cycling
* Vibrant downtown filled with local restaurants, breweries, live music, and
cultural attractions
* Family-friendly communities with highly rated schools
* A growing economy and thriving healthcare sector
* Convenient access to McGhee Tyson Airport for easy travel
Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, a welcoming community, or a more
balanced lifestyle, Knoxville offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and
personal fulfillment.
About TeamHealth
As a physician-founded and physician-led organization, TeamHealth has been
advancing healthcare for more than 46 years. We provide clinicians with the
tools, support, and flexibility needed to deliver excellent patient care while
building rewarding careers.
Join TeamHealth and experience the advantages of practicing nocturnist medicine
in the Knoxville area while enjoying the support of a nationally recognized
healthcare organization. Apply today to learn more about this exciting
opportunity at Methodist Medical Center!
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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
Methodist Medical Center Critical Care
Facility Description
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is one of the first hospitals in East
Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people
with life threatening aneurysms; severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints;
sudden heart failure; and non-healing wounds. A 301-bed regional medical center,
Methodist serves an area that includes nearly 200,000 people in Tennessee and
Kentucky. Doctors trained in more than 30 specialties ranging from open heart
and neurosurgery to orthopedics and vascular care provide care.
Job Benefits
- Competitive compensation package plus performance incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and
- Sign-on and relocation Incentives
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- CME and professional development support
- Strong and stable hospital medicine program backed by TeamHealth's national
- Access to leadership and career advancement opportunities within TeamHealth
Key Responsibilities
The nocturnist will provide hospital medicine services during night shifts, focusing on patient care and clinical management. The role involves working within a team-centered environment with support from advanced practice clinicians and specialty services.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in internal medicine or family medicine. The role requires the ability to work a dedicated nocturnist schedule in a hospital setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 39 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 59% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% 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.
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