Urology Physician
About the Community
Knoxville's suburban area offers a close-knit community culture with abundant entertainment, dining, outlet shopping, and activities such as theme parks, NCAA athletics, hiking in the Smoky Mountains, and minor league baseball. A short drive from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Knoxville features its own modern airport. Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville blends big-city excitement with small-town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and a vibrant downtown with revitalized neighborhoods, Knoxville is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment, particularly in its Old City. It is also an excellent choice for families, with over 20 outstanding public schools and 2 private K-12 schools. The cost of living is 15% below the national average, and Tennessee has no state income tax.
Practice Overview
- Shared call schedule of 1:4 or 1:5 for certain locations
- State-of-the-art technology
- Located next to a $120 million hospital named "One of America's Most Beautiful Hospitals"
- 140 physicians and 550 employees
- 24-hour emergency care, stroke intervention, family-centered maternity care, surgical services, cancer care, imaging, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
- 79 licensed beds, 8 ICU beds, 8 step-down beds, 38 emergency department beds, 4 surgery suites, 2 endoscopy suites, and 19 LDRP suites
- Multiple unique worksite locations to choose from
Benefits
- Public loan forgiveness
- Residency stipend of approximately $25,000 per year during training
- Competitive base salary with incentives
- Full benefits including medical, dental, life, vision, retirement, malpractice, and CME
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Urology
- Ability to obtain and maintain a medical license in Tennessee
- Medical Doctor with or without U.S. residency and with a current U.S. work visa