Physician - Nephrology

Knoxville, TN

Specialty Nephrology
Profession Physician

NEPHROLOGIST PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY - EAST TENNESSEE

COMMUNITY

Big time Healthcare in a moderate sized community

KNOXVILLE and its suburban area offers a close-knit community culture, an abundance of entertainment, dining, outlet shopping, and never ending list of things to do.  Short drive to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. 

-Nearby Great Smoky Mountain National Park-the most visited park in the US

-DollyWood theme park

-Smokies stadium, home of the TN Smokies

-Home to 25 public schools, and two private schools.

Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville itself is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods, Knoxville is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment, especially in its Old City. Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax. Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should call it your next home.

Service area covers multiple counties

 

PRACTICE

  • Call 1 out of 5 and every 5th weekend; Friday includes weekend call
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Cover one hospital, possibly two in the future
  • Group goes to 6 dialysis clinics throughout the area
  • Hospitalist on call in-house to assist 24/7 with admissions
  • Pathway to partnership and medical directorship

The group provides all aspects of renal care including inpatient and outpatient, AKI/CKD care, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, CRRT, and pre and post follow-up kidney transplant patients.

 

HOSPITAL

  • 450 licensed beds
  • 30 critical care beds
  • 39 emergency beds
  • 29 surgery suites
  • 4 cath labs & 2 EP labs
  • 24 LDRP suites

PACKAGE

Salary commensurate with experience

Public Loan Forgiveness Site

$10k Relocation assistance

Monthly travel allowance

Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Retirement, Malpractice, CME & more

 

YOU

Completion of Medical School and Internal Medicine residency

BC/BE Nephrology

Ability to obtain/maintain medical license in Tennessee or IMLC membership

Clean DEA and professional record