Emergency Medicine Physician In Athens, TN

Job Description

Come and join a team where you can make a difference! TeamHealth is seeking a full-time emergency medicine (EM) physician at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee, halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga with easy access to Interstate 40. The growing community of Athens is far enough away from the city to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while being close to all the larger city amenities. If you are an emergency medicine (EM), family practice (FP), or internal medicine (IM) board-certified, you are right for this role! Apply today!

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Benefits

• Sign-on available
• Relocation
• Student loan repayment options available
• Reasonable cost of living
• No state income tax in Tennessee
• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• 12-hour physician shifts and an APC daily

Facility

Starr Regional Medical Center was formed as a merger of Athens Regional Medical Center and Woods Memorial Hospital. The two-hospital system offers an increased level of care to the region by sharing resources. Starr Regional Medical Center is evaluated and accredited by the Joint Commission. This facility's cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program was re-certified in 2014 by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

About the City

Just 50 miles north of Chattanooga and nestles in the Great Smoky Mountains foothills, the Athens area has a strong economy, abundant natural beauty, and a high quality of life. Nearby 39,000-acre recreation area, Watts Bar Lake, hosts activities that include sailing, water skiing, and fishing. Close by you can raft and kayak on the beautiful Ocoee River or go trout fishing on the Tellico River, one of the most scenic trout streams in America.