General Orthopedic Surgeon in Jefferson City, TN

Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, TN is recruiting a board-certified, board-eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a hospital employed practice serving a growing regional patient population.

This opportunity offers the benefit of practicing within a physician-focused environment while maintaining access to the resources, referral support and stability of Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital, a part of Community Health Systems national network of regional hospitals delivering high quality care where it’s needed most — close to home.

Opportunity Overview

Here, you’ll join a multi-specialty group with strong regional recognition, collaborative physician relationships and consistent patient demand. The support of Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital creates an environment that combines physician-led practice culture with hospital-based support and referral access. This opportunity is ideal for surgeons seeking professional autonomy, practice growth potential and the ability to deliver orthopedic care for patients.

Position Highlights

• Full-time opportunity
• General orthopedics
• Collaborative medical staff with excellent support
• Excellent practice reputation with supportive administration
• Growing community need for orthopedic services
• Excellent location in East Tennessee located between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains

You May Be a Great Fit If…

• BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon interested in helping grow a community-focused orthopedic program
• An experienced surgeon who enjoys building relationships with patients, primary care providers and referring physicians
• You are looking for a practice environment that offers autonomy, collaboration and procedural variety
• Interested in contributing to a growing regional service line with strong local demand
• Have completed a U.S. residency program and are eligible for Tennessee medical licensure without J1 visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity offers a competitive recruitment package designed to support both your long-term professional goals and your transition to the community. This is what you can expect from this opportunity:

• A regionally competitive salary with excellent bonus incentive potential base salary with productivity incentives
• Generous commencement bonus and relocation assistance
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Medical education loan assistance
• Paid malpractice
• Comprehensive health, retirement and paid time off benefits
• Tennessee has no state income tax!

About the Hospital

Tennova – Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a 58-bed acute care hospital serving Jefferson County and the Lakeway area of East Tennessee. The hospital provides emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, intensive care, and specialty services that include cardiology, pulmonology, and orthopedics.

Community

Jefferson County is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and features access to Cherokee and Douglas lakes. The area offers a growing population, scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and a strong connection to East Tennessee’s history and culture.

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 13 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, 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.