Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Dolly Parton Children s Hospital is seeking an additional Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join our well-established team. This exceptional opportunity offers the chance to practice alongside experienced emergency pediatric emergency medicine-trained physicians and advanced practice providers serving patients at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital. This position provides immediate specialized care for infants, children and adolescents experiencing acute illness and injuries.

Position Highlights

• The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and collaborate closely with nursing, pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, ancillary services and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, timely and family-centered care.
• Practice at a nationally recognized children's hospital serving a broad regional patient population.
• 55,000 children receive emergency care in a recently renovated, state-of-the-art space that includes dedicated trauma rooms, exam rooms with increased privacy for patients and sensory-sensitive rooms.

• Enjoy a collegial physician culture focused on quality outcomes and patient-centered care.

A highly competitive salary is offered. The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible, fellowship trained in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and eligible for medical licensure in Tennessee.

About Dolly Parton Children s Hospital

Dolly Parton Children s Hospital is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system serving the East Tennessee region. We exist to improve the health of children through comprehensive, family-centered care, wellness and education.

As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center, we offer full capabilities to care for seriously ill children in a unique pediatric environment and offer the services of many different pediatric subspecialties. Annually, our hospital serves more than 500,000 patient encounters including an average of 5,000 inpatient admissions, 150,000 primary care visits, 80,000 specialty care visits, 10,000 surgical cases, 55,000 emergency visits and 45,000 urgent care visits.

Care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect and Excellence (CORE). We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter every interaction, every time. Dolly Parton Children s Hospital is taking care of our future, one child at a time.

About East Tennessee

Knoxville is a dynamic university town, offering a blend of small-town southern charm and big-city opportunity, and is known for its hospitality and affordability. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the city is located on the banks of the Tennessee River and surrounded by large, beautiful lakes. The area has four mild seasons with a wealth of opportunities for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore 850 miles of hiking trails, easily drive six hours to the beach or take one of the 25 direct flights from the regional airport to visit a new destination. This area is a wonderful place to raise a family with excellent public schools and lots of family-friendly activities. Knoxville is experiencing steady growth, while still maintaining a small-town feel where no one meets a stranger. Continue your medical career with a team of talented and nice pediatric experts that value compassion, ownership, respect and excellence.

Please contact Linda Cox-Collier, or to learn more about this opportunity.