Emergency Medicine Job in Memphis, TN | $390K Base | Academic Faculty

Job Description

Practice Emergency Medicine where acuity, teaching, and mission come together in a way that is difficult to replicate in a traditional academic setting. This faculty opportunity places you at a major Mid-South referral center caring for an underserved and medically complex patient population while remaining highly hands-on clinically. Rather than stepping into a mature department where every niche is already claimed, incoming physicians can contribute to the continued development of Emergency Medicine's academic and operational footprint. Physicians with interests in areas such as disaster medicine, ultrasound, simulation, informatics, medical education, or operations can bring those interests into an evolving department. The environment is particularly well suited to Emergency Physicians who enjoy challenging pathology, direct patient care, and close interaction with learners. With a major future hospital project underway, physicians joining now can also be part of the department's transition toward its next generation of emergency care. 

Position, Compensation & Organization \n

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• $390,000 current base salary 
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• $25,000 sign-on bonus and $13,500 relocation package 
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• 12 twelve-hour shifts per month for 144 clinical hours 
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• Extra shifts currently paid at $275/hour for both day and night shifts 
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• 1.5x pay on holidays 
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• Faculty appointment with an academic medical center 
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• Approximately 13,000 annual trauma encounters/activations reported for the past year 
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• Practice across both high-acuity trauma/critical care and general medical ED environments 
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• Robust Trauma Surgery support for the highest-acuity trauma patients 
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• Strong APP staffing, particularly within the general medical ED 
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• Approximately one EM resident on days and one on nights, creating close teaching interaction 
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• EM residency includes 7 PGY-3, 8 PGY-2, and 8 PGY-1 residents 
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• Faculty work with residents and participate in lectures and journal clubs; publications are not required 
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• 5 CME days plus a $2,500 annual CME allowance 
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• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement benefits 
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• PSLF eligibility and paid practice expenses 
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• Malpractice insurance provided 
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• Future hospital plans include a combined Emergency Department with unified nursing leadership and shared resuscitation space 
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Life in Memphis, Tennessee 

\n Memphis gives physicians a city with an identity all its own, where music, history, culture, and entertainment are woven into everyday life. More than 60 attractions across the city create plenty to explore away from the hospital, whether you prefer museums, performing arts, live music, or time along the Mississippi Riverfront. The city's influence on American music is especially visible, with legendary recording studios and destinations celebrating blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll. Memphis also carries an important place in American history, offering opportunities to explore landmarks and museums dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement and the city's broader heritage. Distinct neighborhoods throughout Downtown, Midtown, East Memphis, and beyond give residents different ways to experience the city's culture. For physicians looking for a community with genuine character and plenty to do outside of medicine, Memphis offers a lifestyle that feels distinctly different from a typical metro.   

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Community Highlights \n

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• More than 60 attractions throughout the Memphis area 
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• Live music and entertainment along iconic Beale Street 
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• Graceland and legendary Sun Studio 
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• Stax Museum of American Soul Music and multiple music museums 
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• National Civil Rights Museum and other historic landmarks 
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• Mississippi Riverfront activities and sightseeing 
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• Memphis Zoo and family-friendly attractions 
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• Extensive arts and culture scene with museums, galleries, and performing arts 
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• Orpheum Theatre and additional live performance venues 
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• Memphis Botanic Garden and other outdoor activities 
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• Distinct neighborhoods including Downtown, Midtown, and East Memphis 
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• Year-round events, festivals, concerts, and sports entertainment  
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