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Powell, TN
North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to establish and lead a premier spine surgery practice in Powell, Tennessee (10 minutes to downtown Knoxville). This is a full-time, hospital-employed growth position created to capture substantial regional spine volume across a primary and secondary service area of over 450,000 residents. Join an award-winning facility recognized by Tennessee Hospital Association for achieving Zero Harm in CLABSI, CAUTI, and CDI, recipient of 12 consecutive Leapfrog "Grade A" safety ratings, and named one of Becker’s "Top Places to Work in Healthcare". About Your Work Practice Structure: Hospital-employed orthopedic spine opportunity, joining an established orthopedic footprint on campus. Exceptional Referral Network: Direct alignment with 18 dedicated hospital-employed primary care clinics. Internal pipeline from a very large outpatient Internal Medicine Residency clinic. Strong strategic relationship and referral alignment with Tennessee's largest independent primary care group. Active field support from marketing and outreach teams. Call Structure: Highly flexible call arrangement with emergency department backup; leadership is open to structuring a call schedule that fits the incoming surgeon. Emergency Department: 37-bed ED seeing approximately 40,000 annual visits across all specialties, providing a steady stream of acute consults. Surgical Facilities: 6 fully equipped OR suites with dedicated block time. Equipped with Jackson tables, fracture table, diving board, Arthrex & Spider positioners, and C-arm flouroscopy. Additional outpatient block time available at ASC. Staffing and Support: Skilled OR surgical teams, employed certified first assists, 24/7 MD/CRNA anesthesia model. Clinic & Technology: Outpatient clinic located within walking distance of the hospital with 3–4 exam rooms, in-clinic casting, and modern 1.5T MRI imaging on campus. Utilizes AthenaHealth in the clinic, Cerner in the hospital, Dragon dictation, and Suki AI scribe software. Compensation & Benefits Package We are committed to offering our physicians exceptional compensation and benefits packages that foster professional and personal growth. Competitive base salary plus wRVU productivity incentives Commencement bonus and relocation assistance Medical loan repayment assistance and training/fellowship stipends for qualifying candidates Full malpractice coverage, including tail coverage Comprehensive health, medical, and wellness benefits package with 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid CME time with annual allowance No state income tax! About the Hospital Tennova – North Knoxville Medical Center is a 219-bed acute care hospital serving Powell and the greater Knoxville area. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic imaging, and access to oncology and women’s imaging services. The facility emphasizes patient comfort, privacy, and efficient care delivery. Community Knoxville is located near the Great Smoky Mountains and offers a blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities. The city provides strong employment opportunities, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and access to higher education, making it an attractive place to live and work. EOE
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