Gastroenterologist Knoxville, TNEast Tennessee Äî Great Smoky Mountains & Tennessee River Position Details Full-time, permanent position Äî 3 positions available Schedule: 1 in 5 weekend call Äî 5 weeknight calls per month with stipends Autonomy: Partnership track in a 50-year independent private practice Äî work/life balance emphasis Setting: Inpatient and outpatient Äî one hospital and outpatient clinic plus three owned ambulatory surgery centers Practice OverviewSeeking 3 BC/BE Gastroenterologists to join a very busy, long-established independent GI practice serving all counties of East Tennessee: Join a 50-year-old practice committed to independence with a strong partnership track Three owned ambulatory surgery centers throughout the region EUS and ERCP equipment available Very robust outpatient service with strong earning potential One hospital and one outpatient clinic to cover Weekend call stipends for covered shifts Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary with strong earning potential Weekend and weeknight call stipends Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Relocation expenses Partnership track No state income tax in Tennessee Required Qualifications MD or DO Äî Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology Tennessee medical license or willingness to obtain About the Community Äì Knoxville, Tennessee Incredible combination of big-city excitement and small-town Southern charm Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a stunning backdrop Vibrant downtown anchored by wonderful local restaurants, boutiques, and revitalized historic neighborhoods Cost of living 15% below the national average Äî no state income tax Excellent public schools Äî most ranking in the top ten statewide Private K-12 options including Christian, Catholic, and Montessori schools Home to the University of Tennessee and numerous community colleges and technical programs Easy access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Äî the most visited national park in the U.S.