Nephrologist | Partnership Track | Knoxville, TN (Smoky Mountains Region)

Nephrology Physician Opportunity

North Knoxville Medical Center | Powell, Tennessee

North Knoxville Medical Center is partnering with a well-established, thriving nephrology practice to recruit a Board Certified or Board Eligible Nephrologist to join the team following the retirement of a senior partner. This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a busy practice with a built-in patient base, strong hospital support, and a clear partnership track.

Practice Highlights

• Currently 2 Physicians with a goal to grow to 3–4 Physicians
• 3 experienced Nurse Practitioners providing strong clinical support
• Collegial, patient-centered culture with an excellent referral base
• Coverage includes:
  • 3 hospitals
  • Multiple dialysis clinics
  • 2 office locations
• Call rotation: 1 in 3
• Partnership track available after 1 year

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive MGMA-guided compensation model with wRVU incentives
• Relocation allowance
• 401(k) with up to 4% match + profit sharing
• Paid health insurance and malpractice coverage
• Generous vacation time
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO included

About North Knoxville Medical Center

• 172-bed full-service hospital with a newly opened patient tower
• Level III Trauma Center with a 37-bed Emergency Department
• Full complement of services including:
  • Robotic surgery
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Neurology and oncology
  • Advanced imaging
• Newly designated teaching hospital with an Internal Medicine Residency Program

Lifestyle & Location – Knoxville / Powell, TN

Located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville offers an exceptional quality of life:

• Endless outdoor recreation: hiking, boating, lakes, and mountain views
• Live downtown in a loft, lakeside, in the mountains, or on rolling countryside acreage
• Family-friendly community with excellent public and private schools
• Home to the University of Tennessee, vibrant arts and culture, and a growing tech and research sector
• No state income tax — keep more of what you earn
• Mild four-season climate and low cost of living
• Easy travel:
  • ~ 5 hours to the ocean
  • Quick day trips to Nashville and other Southeast destinations

This is a rare chance to join a stable, respected nephrology practice with strong institutional support, excellent earning potential, and an unbeatable East Tennessee lifestyle.

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.