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Palliative Care Medical Director Opportunity - Knoxville, TN (Great Smoky Mountain National Park)
Columbia, Missouri, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/27/23

Palliative Care Medical Director Opportunity - Knoxville, TN (Great Smoky Mountain National Park)

Covenant Health is seeking a dynamic physician leader to expand their existing Palliative Care program.

About this Opportunity

  • Continue to grow the Palliative Care program with strong support from our administration, hospital medicine team, specialists, advanced practice providers and clinical team.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to establish and implement plans of care for inpatient and outpatient services
  • Supervise and mentor Palliative Care NPs
  • Further innovate an already successful transitional care program with an area rescue ministry
  • Fellowship training is preferred but not required with experience

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary and production bonus
  • Excellent benefits to include annual CME stipend, relocation allowance, 401K matching, malpractice, medical, dental and vision, disability & life insurance and more

About Covenant Health

Covenant Health is the region’s top performing healthcare network. Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, we are a community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine acute-care hospitals, one behavioral health hospital, and the area’s fastest growing physician practice division. Our specialized services include the region’s largest cancer network and the renowned Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, dedicated to helping those recover from debilitating strokes and traumatic brain injuries. Our more than 11,000 employees, physicians, and volunteers are unified by one covenant: to put our patients first every day, to strive for excellence in everything we do, and to make Covenant Health the first and best choice in our region. This is how we care for more than two million patients and families every year, and one reason why Covenant Health is the only health system in East Tennessee to be named a Best Employer six times by Forbes. We invite you to learn more about Covenant Health, the region’s top performing healthcare network, and explore physician opportunities throughout the region we serve.

About Knoxville, Tennessee

Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, [Register to View] 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. Our cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax. [Register to View] and why you should call it your next home.

Thank you for your consideration. Please let me know if you have an interest in this opportunity and I'll facilitate getting you additional Information

Jill Allen
Director of Physician Recruiting
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