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Job DetailsStart Date: Early JanuarySchedule: 8 AM - 5 PM shiftsResponsibilities:• Treating major depressive disorders• Operating Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device• Pinpointing exact causes and treatments for patients• Managing head/neuro casesAdditional Information:• Potential for assignment extension• EMR System: Practice...
Location:TN
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Barton Associates is seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a 9-day locum tenens assignment at a hospital in Tennessee. Starting on 05/05/2025, this position requires 24-hour coverage for specific dates in May. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with deliveries, C-sections, and emergency GYN cases. The facility has labor and delivery rooms and...
Location:TN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Ever wanted to visit Tennessee? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for an OB/GYN to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 24 hour call coverage shifts (7a - 7a). The selected locum will be handling deliveries, C-sections, emergencies, and other OB/GYN cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity....
Location:TN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens position at a hospital in Tennessee. This 20-day assignment spans from May 29 to June 8 and June 28 to July 6, 2025, with 24-hour shifts from 7 am to 7 am. The ideal candidate will be comfortable covering a level 2 nursery and providing 24-hour on-call coverage. Responsibilities include...
Location:TN
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart Date: Early AprilSchedule: 12 hour day or night shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Board certified (ABEM or AOBEM)• Valid TN state licenseApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice...
Location:TN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart Date: Early AprilSchedule: 6a - 2p or other similar shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• BLS, ATLS, and ACLS certifications• Board certified (ABEM)• Valid TN state licenseApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses...
Location:TN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart Date: Early MarchSchedule: 12 hour day or night shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Board certified • BLS and ACLS certificationsApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice...
Location:TN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart Date: Early MarchSchedule: 8, 10, or 12 hour shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Board certified (ABEM)• BLS certificationApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance...
Location:TN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart Date: Early JanuarySchedule: TBDResponsibilities:• All aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Board certified• BLS certificationApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for...
Location:TN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart Date: Late NovemberDuration: 30 daysSchedule: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am)Responsibilities:• Handle emergency casesRequirements:• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)• Tennessee state licenseApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses...
Location:TN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Tennessee typically earn an average of $135,279 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $254,040 a year.
Both MD and DO physicians in Tennessee must complete 40 hours of CME every two years. For MD physicians, they must all be Category 1. DO physician CME courses must be AOA 1A or 2A.
Yes, new graduates can work in Tennessee as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.