Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Athens, TN

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Athens, TN
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Athens, Tennessee Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity
Community Emergency Medicine • Flexible 12-Hour Shifts • Ongoing Coverage

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Physicians for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Athens, Tennessee .
This opportunity offers physicians the chance to practice broad-spectrum community emergency medicine within a modern regional hospital serving eastern Tennessee. Physicians enjoy balanced patient volumes, collaborative physician and APP coverage, strong specialty consultation, and the opportunity to build long-term scheduling consistency in a well-supported Emergency Department.

Whether you prefer days or nights, this position provides flexible scheduling while allowing physicians to focus on delivering high-quality emergency care in a welcoming community setting.

Opportunity Highlights

• Athens, Tennessee
• Ongoing Locum Tenens Opportunity
• Community Emergency Department
• Flexible Day & Night Coverage
• 12-Hour Shifts
• Approximately 14 Shifts Available Monthly
• Physician + APP Coverage Model
• Medhost & Meditech EMR
• Collaborative Specialty Support
• Long-Term Scheduling Potential

Schedule
Flexible scheduling available.
12-hour shifts

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Approximately 14 shifts per month are available.

Emergency Department Profile

• Approximately 23,000 annual emergency visits
• 14-bed Emergency Department
• Approximately 1.2 patients per hour
• Balanced community Emergency Medicine
• Physician and APP staffing model providing around-the-clock coverage
• Higher-acuity regional trauma patients are typically transported directly to tertiary referral centers, allowing physicians to focus on comprehensive community emergency care.

Clinical Scope
Providers manage a diverse spectrum of emergency presentations including:

• Adult Emergency Medicine
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Medical Emergencies
• Orthopedic Injuries
• Cardiac Emergencies
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Procedural Emergency Care
• Emergency Stabilization
• Hospital Admissions
• Interfacility Transfers when appropriate

Practice Environment

This modern community hospital serves patients throughout eastern Tennessee while offering access to an extensive range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services. Publicly available information highlights cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, behavioral health, women's services, rehabilitation, medical imaging, and emergency medicine among its core programs.
Physicians benefit from:

• Physician + APP collaborative staffing
• Medhost & Meditech EMR
• Experienced emergency nursing staff
• Specialty consultation including:
  • Anesthesiology
  • General Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • OB/GYN
  • Nephrology
  • Psychiatry
• Established regional referral relationships
• Community-focused practice environment

The hospital has also invested substantially in ICU expansion, imaging, and other clinical improvements while continuing to recruit physicians across multiple specialties.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Active Tennessee Medical License
• Board Certified in:
  • ABEM / AOBEM
  • ABFM
  • ABIM / AOBIM
• Current ACLS
• ATLS
• PALS
• Minimum five years of Emergency Department experience
• Strong independent clinical judgment

Why Physicians Move on This Opportunity

• Predictable 12-hour scheduling
• Flexible day and night shifts
• Collaborative physician and APP model
• Community Emergency Medicine with manageable patient volume
• Strong specialty consultation
• Modern EMR platform
• Long-term scheduling stability
• Beautiful East Tennessee location with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains, outdoor recreation, and Knoxville while enjoying a lower cost of living.

Why Physicians Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly Direct Deposit
• AAA-Rated Professional Liability Coverage
• Concierge Credentialing Support
• Dedicated Physician Recruiter
• Travel & Lodging Coordination
• Transparent Communication Throughout Every Step
• Long-Term Relationship Focus

If you're an Emergency Medicine physician seeking a collaborative community practice with flexible scheduling, balanced patient volume, and long-term opportunities in East Tennessee, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Submit your updated CV today to learn more about this ongoing Athens, Tennessee opportunity.
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