General Orthopedic Surgeon | Near Knoxville | Jefferson City, TN
Job at a glance
Job description
Tennova Medical Group, affiliated with Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital, is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a growing, highly respected team in Jefferson City, Tennessee (just 29 mi to Knoxville).
Serving a primary service area of over 56,000 residents,this practice offers immediate patient volume, strong hospital backing, and anunsaturated market in the “Lakeside of theSmokies.”
Recognizedby the Tennessee Hospital Association for achieving Zero Harm in CLABSI, CAUTI, and CDI in 2025.
About Your Work:
- Full-time, employed position with well-respected multi-specialty practice
- Light call 1:5 (every 5th week)
- 21,000 total ED visits across all specialties in 2025
- 58-bed hospital with 4 modern OR suites, HD monitors/cameras, Arthrex Spider positioning, radiolucent tables, dedicated blocks, experienced First Assistants, and 24/7 anesthesia coverage
- Fully-equipped clinic located within the medical center for seamless access to advanced imaging and an experienced support team
- Established referral based and network support including IP/OP therapy, MSK radiology, infusion therapy, pain management, wound care/HBO, etc.
- EMR: Cerner with Suki AI scribe technology
Compensation & Benefits Package
At Tennova Medical Group, we are committed to offering our physicians exceptional compensation and benefits packages that foster professional and personal growth.
- Competitive base salary plus wRVU productivity incentives
- Commencement bonus and relocation assistance
- Medical loan repayment assistance and training/fellowship stipends for qualifying candidates
- Full malpractice coverage, including tail coverage
- Comprehensive health, medical, and wellness benefits package with 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid CME time with annual allowance
- No state income tax!
About the Hospital
Tennova – Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a 58-bed acute care hospital serving Jefferson County and the Lakeway area of East Tennessee. The hospital provides emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, intensive care, and specialty services that include cardiology, pulmonology, and orthopedics.
Community
Jefferson County is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and features access to Cherokee and Douglas lakes. The area offers a growing population, scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and a strong connection to East Tennessee’s history and culture.