Advanced GI Opportunity in the Scenic Foothills of the Smoky Mountains | North Knoxville, TN

**Exciting GI Opportunity with Advanced Procedures + Work-Life Balance in Beautiful East Tennessee**

Tennova Healthcare – North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our growing, hospital-employed team in vibrant Knoxville, TN — one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding practice with a flexible call schedule, high-quality support, and advanced GI capabilities — all while enjoying an excellent quality of life in a beautiful and affordable community.

**Position Highlights:**

• Join a collaborative GI team with two experienced physicians and a mid-level provider in a busy multi-specialty clinic
• Advanced GI program — ERCP and EUS required
• Full compliment of services - General Surgery and Interventional Radiology support for TIPS (shunt) procedures available
• 50/50 Clinic-to-Procedures mix with approximately 15% Hepatology
• Two state-of-the-art Endoscopy Suites + space for additional growth
• Dedicated anesthesia support
• Modern facilities adjacent to the hospital — no travel between sites
• Zero competition from other GI groups at the hospital
• Strong referral base from primary care and robust surgical and oncology support
• Access to Olympus GI equipment, DaVinci robotics, Athena (Clinic), Cerner (Hospital), and Provation (GI)

**Lifestyle & Location:**

• Located in Knoxville, TN, at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains — enjoy endless outdoor activities, from hiking to lake life
• Family-friendly city with excellent public and private schools
• Home to the University of Tennessee, a thriving cultural scene, 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

**Compensation & Benefits:**

• Competitive base salary (MGMA-guided) + (wRVUs)
• Commencement bonus
• Medical education loan repayment assistance
• Relocation allowance
• CME allowance + paid licensure, dues, and subscriptions
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits + PTO

**About North Knoxville Medical Center:**

• 172-bed full-service hospital with newly opened patient tower
• Level 3 Trauma Center with 37-bed Emergency Room
• Full complement of services including robotic surgery, interventional cardiology, neurology, oncology, and advanced imaging
• Now a teaching hospital with an Internal Medicine Residency Program

**Visa Sponsorship:**

• J-1 Visa candidates are welcome to apply

Take the next step in your GI career with the perfect balance of advanced medicine, professional support, and exceptional lifestyle in East Tennessee.

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.