Urology position in: Morristown, TN
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Urology Opportunity Location: Morristown, TN • Position Type: Employed • Join a thriving and well-established Urology practice • Work alongside an experienced Urologist as part of a dedicated care team • Opportunity to help lead a top Urology practice and serve a significant community need • No robotic surgery system Practice & Clinical Opportunities • Standard in-office Urology procedures • Dedicated cystoscopy room • Preferential block time in the hospital operating room • Opportunity to perform approximately 60–80 cases per month • Approximately 10–12 oncology cases per month • Strong opportunity for high-volume surgical practice • Hospital and clinic supported by experienced physicians and clinical staff Call Schedule • 10 days of hospital/ER inpatient call • No after-hours clinic call • After-hours service directs patients to the Emergency Department when urgent medical attention is needed • Current physician is flexible and typically remains available when not on call, unless out of town • Call volume is generally low Compensation & Benefits • Employed position • Strong benefits package • High income potential • Student Loan Forgiveness eligible through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for qualifying full-time employees who meet program requirements • Tennessee has no state individual income tax Medical Facility • 167 licensed beds • 12 intermediate care beds • 12 critical care beds • 11 labor and delivery suites • 23 emergency beds • 10 surgery suites • 2 GI specialty suites • 1 dedicated Urology specialty suite • 2 cardiac catheterization labs Six Centers of Excellence, including: o Emergency and Critical Care o Heart, Lung and Vascular o Regional Cancer o Surgical Services o Joint Center o Women’s Center • More than 150 physicians and over 600 employees • Focus on patient-centered care, quality, integrity, and service to the local community About the Healthcare System • Tennessee-based, not-for-profit healthcare system • Committed to providing the right care at the right time and place • Focused on patient-centered care, clinical excellence, innovation, and community service • More than 11,000 caregivers, clinicians, employees, and volunteers • One of the largest healthcare employers in the region About Morristown, TN • Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains • Population of approximately 30,000 • Offers a small-town atmosphere with Southern charm and a strong sense of community • Revitalized downtown with shops, restaurants, and a daily farmers market • Cherokee Lake and Park offers approximately 400 miles of shoreline and numerous water activities Panther Creek State Park offers: o Hiking o Mountain biking o Horseback riding o Public swimming pool o Picnic areas o Campgrounds • Affordable housing • Local schools ranked in the top third of school districts statewide • Home to Walters State Community College • Satellite campuses for King University and Tusculum University • University of Tennessee Knoxville approximately 45 minutes away