Hospitalist, Rural Physicians Group I Hospitalist I Paris, TN

Job Description

Location + Job Details
Location: West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital
Hospital Location: Paris, TN
Brief Description: : Paris is a historic, welcoming community with true Southern charm, tight?knit culture, and signature local events.  Its attractive downtown, natural beauty, cultural attractions, and affordability make it a distinctive gem in West Tennessee
Community Size: 10,300
Local Industries/Economy: Manufacturing and agriculture are major industries. HCMC is the largest employer of about 700 staff. Tourism draws about 1.25 million visitors annually.
Local Attractions : Eiffel Tower Park 60-ft replica of the Eiffel Tower, plus splash pad and pool, trails, playground, and disc golf.
Paris Landing State Park On Kentucky Lake; offers boating, fishing, hiking, golf, and camping.
Historic Downtown Paris Quaint shops, local dining, and a 19th-century courthouse.
Paris-Henry County Heritage Center Local history museum in a historic mansion.
Krider Performing Arts Center Hosts concerts, theater, and community events.
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Great for birdwatching, kayaking, and nature hikes.
Worlds Biggest Fish Fry parade, carnival, and fish (April)
Tennessee River Jam (June)
Ice Cream Social & Car Show (July)
Henry County Fair (August)
Here is a link from the local Chamber of Commerce that gives a great overview of community.
Start Date: July 2026
Credentialing: 60 days
Schedule: 10, 24-hour shifts/month
Call: 24/7 call every other night with tele nocturnist
Details: Critical Access Hospital
ICU Beds: 6 but potential for 9
Acute Beds: 21-29
Swing Beds: 0
SNF Beds:0
Average Daily Census: 17.6
Avg LOS: 4.49 days
Average Encounters per year: 4,000 billed visits annually. 
Rounding: Starts at 8 am with the team which includes social worker/case manager, pharmacist and nursing.

Acuity:  CHF, Cellulitis, COPD, Gastro
Subspecialty Support:  Top DRGs (excluding behavioral health): 871 & 872 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis, 291 Heart Failure and Shock, 189 Pulmonary Edema and respiratory, 190 & 191 COPD, 177 Respiratory Infections, 193 & 194 Simple Pneumonia
EMR: Altera Paragon (we expect to move to Epic by 1/1/2027)
Ancillary Services:  Lab, Imaging, wound care, neurology, cardology, infectious disease, pt/ot/sp
Experience + Qualifications
New Grads welcomed
Ability to  vent management
Active TN License or the ability to obtain
Compensation & Benefits
Independent Contractor (1099)
Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG
Call room available on site
$330,000+/year for 10 shifts per month