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Nephrology Job in Powell, Tennessee

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

Company:Community Health Systems

Profession/Specialty:Nephrology

Location:Powell, Tennessee, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

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.  

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North Knoxville Medical Center sits in the heart of Powell and is a new, state-of-the-art hospital. The medical center features beautiful private patient rooms with dedicated family spaces including a sleep sofa, wireless Internet access and a second TV. Other amenities include meals on demand, decentralized nursing stations, special materials to reduce noise and the most technologically advanced information and communications systems. The hospital operates a 24/7 ER staffed by board certified physicians and adjacent to the building is the Women's Imaging and Cancer Center.

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