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We are seeking a General Surgeon for an immediate 13-day assignment starting May 13, 2026, in Tennessee. Our client is a busy hospital where the physician will provide 24-hour coverage, working alongside an already scheduled physician. Responsibilities will include rounding, consults, and surgery, with the potential for some trauma cases if other hospitals...
Location:TN
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Optometrist for a 24-day assignment with our client in TN, starting May 18, 2026. This role involves conducting comprehensive eye exams, diagnosing and treating ocular disease, and prescribing and fitting eyeglasses. You will advise patients, families, and facilities on follow-up care while working Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4p, visiting...
Location:TN
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Physician - Podiatrist for a 24-day assignment in Tennessee, beginning May 13, 2026. This role involves providing essential nonsurgical treatments and patient care, including home and nursing home visits, with shifts typically running from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. The Physician will focus on comprehensive foot care without prescribing...
Location:TN
Specialty:Podiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Tennessee is actively seeking a dedicated Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for an urgent 39-day assignment, commencing on Jul 3, 2026. This vital role requires comprehensive 24-hour call coverage, with shifts running from 7a-7a, and focuses primarily on managing C-sections and assisting with vaginal deliveries to ensure continuous, high-quality...
Location:TN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for our client in Tennessee, commencing Jul 17, 2026, for a 30-day assignment. This critical role involves delivering comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care, encompassing a wide spectrum of procedures from managing low and high-risk pregnancies to performing various surgical interventions and patient...
Location:TN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Cardio Electrophysiology Physician for a 60-day assignment beginning May 25, 2026. This role involves flexible shifts from 7:00 to 18:00, with a primary focus on inpatient implantable cardiac devices and ablative therapies. The Physician will also perform additional procedures such as Implantable Loop Recorders...
Location:TN
Specialty:Cardio Electrophysiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist for an exciting 96-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Jun 1, 2026. This full-time, outpatient role involves Monday through Thursday shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Fridays from 8 AM to 12 PM, with no call responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage an average of 15 patients per day, focusing...
Location:TN
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Cardiologist for a 30-day assignment in TN, commencing May 1, 2026. This vital role involves full-time weekday coverage for 10-hour shifts, supplemented by weekend call. The Physician will focus on inpatient rounding, collaborating with an APP team, and managing an average of 10 inpatient post-op patients daily within general...
Location:TN
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Tennessee typically earn an average of $135,279 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $254,040 a year.
Both MD and DO physicians in Tennessee must complete 40 hours of CME every two years. For MD physicians, they must all be Category 1. DO physician CME courses must be AOA 1A or 2A.
Yes, new graduates can work in Tennessee as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.