PHYSICIAN - 80119

Minimum Annual Salary: $160,128. Closing Date: 09/07/2026. This position requires a criminal background check.

About the Role

Under the guidance of the Regional Medical Director for the Upper Cumberland Region of the Tennessee Department of Health, the Physician serves as a primary care provider across the 14 counties of the Upper Cumberland Region, based in Cookeville, TN. The Physician is responsible for clinical duties of considerable difficulty, precepting advanced practice nurses, and performing related work as required.

Mission: Protect, promote, and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee.

Vision: Healthy People, Healthy Communities, Healthy Tennessee.

Values: Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Health Equity.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, delivers, and manages comprehensive health services for adults and children across various levels of care
• Precepts and collaborates with mid-level clinical providers
• Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion to enhance patient compliance with care plan
• Remains updated with best practices in medicine and provides patient-centered care

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Valid and unrestricted Tennessee medical license
• Valid DEA license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in a primary care specialty such as Family Medicine or Internal Medicine