Community Health Systems

Traditional Inpatient and Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician in Tennessee

La Follette, TN

full-time
Outpatient

Tennova LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine Physician to join our thriving outpatient clinic in the welcoming and vibrant community of LaFollette, Tennessee, just 30 minutes from Knoxville!

Position Highlights:

  • Traditional inpatient and outpatient setting
  • Joining a well-established clinic with a team of experienced primary care physicians and advanced practice providers
  • Clinic has a strong community reputation with a loyal patient base
  • Access to a full range of specialists within the healthcare system

  • High-volume patient panel opportunity
  • Share call coverage with other primary care providers
  • Prime clinic location with excellent visibility and accessibility
  • Robust onboarding and outreach support with strong clinical staff
  • Open to new graduates – experience preferred
  • Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
  • J-1 visa support is available

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package May Include:

  • Generous base salary plus bonus incentives
  • Relocation assistance and commencement bonus
  • Medical education loan repayment assistance
  • Residency stipend for qualifying candidates
  • Full malpractice coverage
  • Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
  • Paid CME time with annual allowance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Tennessee has no state income tax - keep more of what you earn!

LaFollette Medical Center - Providing Quality Care.

LaFollette Medical Center is a 66-bed hospital located in the heart of Campbell County, proudly serving the community since the 1950s with compassionate, high-quality care. The hospital features a spacious, modern emergency department, advanced diagnostic equipment, and a streamlined patient registration process. In addition, it offers an outpatient rehabilitation center and several convenient clinics in the surrounding area.

LaFollette, TN - Where Community Feels Like Home

LaFollette, Tennessee, is a small city located in Campbell County in the northeastern part of the state, nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains. Known for its natural beauty and friendly, tight-knit community, LaFollette offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation.

The city is close to Norris Lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, and water sports, and is surrounded by lush forests and hiking trails, including those in the nearby Cumberland Mountains and Cove Lake State Park. LaFollette has a rich history tied to coal mining and railroads, and remnants of that heritage are still visible in the town’s architecture and culture.

Downtown LaFollette features small local businesses, historic buildings, and community events that bring residents together. While it's a relatively small city, LaFollette has essential amenities like schools, medical facilities—including the LaFollette Medical Center—and local shops.

Overall, LaFollette offers a peaceful, scenic environment with a strong sense of community and a gateway to some of Tennessee’s most beautiful natural landscapes.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.

Posted June 25, 2025