Emergency Medicine Physician in Athens, Texas
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Athens, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/11/24
Did you know that TeamHealth was named among Becker's "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare"! Our teams provide the best-in-class care coupled with the cultivation of a positive work environment, and a culture that is one of kindness and collaboration which makes TeamHealth an outstanding place to build a career in healthcare.

TeamHealth currently has full-time (FT), part-time (PT) and PRN openings for an emergency medicine (EM) physician at UT Health Athens in Athens, Texas. Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible in emergency medicine (ABEM or ABOEM) or internal medicine (IM)/family practice (FM) with emergency medicine experience.

UT Health Athens is one of 10 facilities that comprise UT Health East Texas (UTHET):
  • Comprised of 10 hospitals
  • More than 50 physician clinics
  • 13 regional rehabilitation facilities
  • 2 free standing emergency centers
  • Home health services covering 41 counties
  • EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances and 4 helicopters
  • Comprehensive 7 trauma center care network
  • Level 1 trauma center
  • Partnership with the University of Texas system, providing patients access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies
Facility Highlights:
  • 26,200 annual visits
  • 127-bed hospital
  • 12-hour shifts for both experienced APCs (advanced practice clinicians and physicians)
  • Level IV trauma
  • Level III stroke support facility designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services
  • Emergency room nurses with Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Pediatric Course (EPNC)
  • Diagnostic services featuring x-ray, ultrasound, CT with iDose radiation reduction and other imaging modalities when needed
  • Maternity unit featuring eight LDRP suites
  • Laboratory services on-site
  • Private treatment rooms
  • EPIC EMR
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Position Highlights:
  • Competitive 1099 compensation package including enhanced sign-on for part-time and full-time physicians
  • A network of thousands of clinicians nationwide promoting collaboration and communication
  • Team of collegiate physicians and experienced APCs
  • Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through the TeamHealth Institute
  • AHRQ listed Patient Safety Organization
  • Outstanding area public and private schools ? high test scores
  • Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities (68 miles to Dallas)
  • The many lakes, tall pines, and ideal climate make for scenic views and great outdoor recreation
  • Affordable housing and low cost of living
  • Various lifestyle choices for living ? lakefront, historical homes, or suburban ? all within 15 to 30 minutes from the clinic/hospital
  • No state income tax