2027 - Internal Medicine Physician - Athens Medical Group

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Career Opportunity

Summit Medical Group, East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization, is seeking to hire a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician to join our team at Athens Medical Group in the year 2027 .   Candidates should be board certified or board eligible. Athens, Tennessee offers a friendly, small-town vibe with easy access to outdoor recreation along the Tennessee River and Lake Arrowhead. It’s family-oriented with good schools, regular community events, and a welcoming dining scene.

With more than 562 providers at 103 locations, Summit Medical Group is not only the largest primary care organization in East Tennessee and quickly growing into Middle Tennessee, but is also independent from insurers, hospital systems, and financial investors. Our like-minded physicians fiercely value our independence, and thus their enhanced work-life balance through our extensive administrative support and resources!

Our organization is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Our primary focus is on providing comprehensive and personalized healthcare services to individuals and families in the community.

As a Physician with Summit Medical Group, you will play a vital role in the well-being of our patients by delivering exceptional medical care, fostering positive patient relationships, and promoting preventive health practices. You will work collaboratively with a dynamic healthcare team to ensure the provision of comprehensive primary care services.  Please consider joining our physician-owned and physician-governed organization that has been nationally recognized for quality performance!

Candidates are eligible for:

• Highly competitive annual salary with excellent quarterly bonus potential
• Initial recruiting bonus, relocation assistance, and annual Continuing Medical Education allowance
• Generous 401(k) retirement match, safe harbor contribution, and profit sharing
• Eligibility for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. As well as long-term and short-term disability insurance plans.  FSA, HSA, Dependent Care
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Potential for future partnership or ownership

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program.  Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.