Nephrology job located in Knoxville, Tennessee

• Arts & Culture The Tennessee Amphitheater, located in World's Fair Park, is a popular venue and is used for numerous free concerts and productions sponsored by the city of Knoxville and private groups. The Oak Ridge Art Center has a studio and a gift shop and displays both local and traveling artists' and photographers' exhibits. Classes are offered in such artistic endeavors as p
• Sports for the Spectator The Tennessee Smokies provide professional baseball for the area; they play at Smokies Baseball Park, located in Sevierville, Tennessee The Knoxville Ice Bears, part of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League, play at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Area residents attend the sporting events of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. The 104,079-seat Neyland Stadium on the
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Practice Details

• Seeking to add a fourth physician to add to a thriving busy nephrology practice.
• Call 1 out of 5 and every 5th weekend; Friday includes weekend call
• Cover one hospital, possibly two in the future
• Group goes to 6 dialysis clinics throughout the area
• Hospitalist on call in-house to assist 24/7 with admissions
• Board Certified or Board eligible
• No visa sponsorship available
• Pathway to partnership and medical directorship
• The group provides all aspects of renal care including inpatient and outpatient, AKI/CKD care, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, CRRT, and pre and post follow-up kidney transplant patients.

Community Details

• Live and work in beautiful Knoxville, TN; population of 200,000
• Home of the University of Tennessee
• Just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Forest
• Metropolitan amenities such as airport, zoo, several museums, theater, unique shopping and dining
• No state income tax in Tennessee!
• Beautiful community with good schools and low cost of living

Compensation Details

• Competitive compensation package
• Monthly travel allowance
• Medical insurance and retirement benefit

Top Five Things to Do

1. A visit to the Historic Market Place is one of the cool things to do in Knoxville. The marketplace has a great vibe with cafes, restaurants and good music to enjoy and to have fun with the family.
2. Access to the Knoxville Riverfront. Enjoy a  peaceful walk with the family along the Riverfront with views of the Neyland Stadium.  This waterfront park has an opportunity to learn about the city with its historical stone markers, a marina nearby and restaurants.
3. Enjoy the zoo at Knoxville. This zoo is located just east of downtown Knoxville with about 800 animals. Explore the different experiences such as the kids run kick-off, annual passes, and discount days.
4. For a great place to explore nature visit Ijams Nature Center. This place has 10-miles of trails, rock formations, lakes and stunning views with a sanctuary just 3 miles away from the city.
5. Explore the worlds fair park at Knoxville, TN. This park has many attractions. The attractions included are: the Candy Factory, a conglomeration of Victorian homes hosting arts and crafts shops, the Fort Kid -which is a large playground, the Knoxville Museum of Art, and the 26-story Sunsphere. Enjoy the views of the city and the amphitheater below.