Community Health Systems

General Orthopedic Surgeon | Near Knoxville | Jefferson City, TN

Jefferson City, TN

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Tennova Medical Group, affiliated with Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital, is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a growing, highly respected team in Jefferson City, Tennessee (just 29 mi to Knoxville).

Serving a primary service area of over 56,000 residents,this practice offers immediate patient volume, strong hospital backing, and anunsaturated market in the “Lakeside of theSmokies”.

Recognizedby the Tennessee Hospital Association for achieving Zero Harm in CLABSI, CAUTI, and CDI in 2025.

About Your Work:

  • Full-time, employed position with well-respected multi-specialty practice
  • Light call 1:5 (every 5th week)
  • 21,000 total ED visits across all specialties in 2025
  • 58-bed hospital with 4 modern OR suites, HD monitors/cameras, Arthrex Spider positioning, radiolucent tables, dedicated blocks, experienced First Assistants, and 24/7 anesthesia coverage
  • Fully-equipped clinic located within the medical center for seamless access to advanced imaging and an experienced support team
  • Established referral based and network support including IP/OP therapy, MSK radiology, infusion therapy, pain management, wound care/HBO, etc.
  • EMR: Cerner with Suki AI scribe technology

Compensation & Benefits Package

At Tennova Medical Group, we are committed to offering our physicians exceptional compensation and benefits packages that foster professional and personal growth.

  • Competitive base salary plus wRVU productivity incentives
  • Commencement bonus and relocation assistance
  • Medical loan repayment assistance and training/fellowship stipends for qualifying candidates
  • Full malpractice coverage, including tail coverage
  • Comprehensive health, medical, and wellness benefits package with 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid CME time with annual allowance
  • **No state income tax!

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 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 50+ acute-care hospitals and more than 800 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.

Posted June 2, 2026