Internal Medicine - Pediatrics Physician

Seeking BE/BC Internal Medicine/Pediatric providers for partnership opportunities in Jackson, TN.

Outpatient clinic, newborn nursery rounding, no attending deliveries. Physicians perform circumcisions. In-house pediatric psychology.

Call Requirements: Full call shared with Pediatricians and half call shared with Family Practice/Internal Medicine, about 6 Pediatrics calls (including 1 weekend) per month and 1 IM/FP call per month.

• Pediatric Call - Take phone calls after hours, cover for Pediatric partners and supervise NP's during clinic. Inpatient services: round in newborn nursery only.
• Internal Medicine Call - Phone calls after hours including calls from nursing homes, no admitting responsibilities or ER Call.

Highlights:

• Physician Autonomy & Collaboration Among 100 Physician Partners
• Good Work-Life Balance, Excellent Schools & Family-Friendly Community
• Physician Owned & Governed
• 25 Specialties & Subspecialties
• Clinical Research & Resident Teaching Opportunities
• NEW Outpatient Surgery Center
• Built-in Referral Base from >35 Primary Care Providers
• Low Cost of Living, No State Income Tax
• Close proximity to Memphis (1 hour west) & Nashville (2 hours east)
• Excellent Benefits include: 8-week sabbatical leave, educational leave (10 days/yr), educational allowance ($3k/yr), up to 6 weeks vacation, 2 year base salary guarantee, relocation reimbursement up to $10,000 and 401k/profit sharing.
• Paid Benefits Include: family health insurance, specified life insurance premium coverage, malpractice insurance, medical and narcotics license renewals

The Community:

Jackson was recently named the fastest growing city in America and offers a low cost of living, no state income tax and is only 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Excellent choice of schools, religious opportunities, shopping and dining. The city has about 67k people, but daytime population is probably about 200k and we serve a medical community of about 500k+ patients.

The mid-size city is an excellent place for those who love the bustling activity of an urban center and appreciate the small-town feel that comes with living near a rural environment. The city has 12 parks covering 800 acres of recreation, sports, and green spaces. Five state parks are within a 1-2 hour drive.

Jackson is an affordable place to call home. Based on Sperling's Best Places index, which sets the national average at 100, Jackson is overall 19% cheaper than the rest of the United States. It's also about 8% more affordable than the rest of Tennessee. Much of these cost savings are in housing, which is about 47% cheaper than in the US. It's one of the most affordable cities to live in Tennessee.