Pulmonary/Critical Care opening: Cookeville, TN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pulmonology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Cookeville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
Pulmonary/CC opening in Tennessee
Midway between Nashville, Chattanooga & Knoxville TN
80 miles to Nashville; 90 miles to Chattanooga; 100 miles to Knoxville
Full time, permanent opening
Pulmonary/Critical Care trained physician needed to join an established practice.
The group is comprised of four pulmonary/critical care docs, two of which are also trained in Sleep Medicine, along with three nurse practitioners.
The providers maintain an outpatient clinic and cover one hospital.
Call frequency is 1 in 5.
Employed position, contract renewed every three years.
401K, Life and health insurance
$2500 provided for CME expenses each calendar year
Hospital pays malpractice, DEA, medical license
Four weeks of vacation per year
One week of CME
We are within 30 minutes drive of several lakes and because of the local university, Tennessee Technological University; Cookeville has many cultural and artistic opportunities not available in other towns this size. We have theatre for all ages and ample shopping areas. We are located equal distance from Nashville to the west, Knoxville to the east and Chattanooga to the south (approximately 90 minutes drive to each). Nashville has a population of over 1 million and, of course, is the home of country music. Cookeville is one of the smallest cities in the U.S. with a full-blown symphony orchestra - Bryan Symphony Orchestra, a town-grown group based at Tennessee Tech University. TTU is also home to world-famous TTU Tuba Ensemble, a frequent Carnegie Hall performer.
Regional Hospital is comprised of of over 200 physicians and specialists. They represent some of the finest, most caring, best-trained physicians in the country. At this Regional Medical Center, we strive each day to provide the best clinical and individual care for our patients. In the HealthGrades' 2013 study release, this Medical Center was recognized in many service areas for exceptional quality, based on clinical outcomes. They received the 2013 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, placing the medical center in the top five percent of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its clinical performance.
Cookeville is one of the most beautiful and affordable towns in the Southeast and a great place to start or continue your practice.