DescriptionJob Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Practitioner to join our clinic sites serving Knoxville, TN. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Physician-owned and operated group serving the Knoxville and the surrounding communities.
What you'll do:
- Admit, evaluate, and manage varied pulmonary disease across our clinics
- Responsible for collaborating with Physicians, consultants, and nursing
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and referring and primary care physician
- Complete timely, accurate documentation that supports quality care and appropriate coding
- Take part in quality improvement, and peer reviews
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Masters degree and relevant Tennessee licenses, with 3-5 years of acute care or pulmonary office experience preferred.
- Exceptional diagnostic acumen, advanced procedural skills, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, collaborative mindset, and commitment to superior patient care.
- Role involves direct patient management, medical decision making, clinical autonomy with clear escalation, and patient education.
- Active, unrestricted Tennessee medical license, or eligibility to obtain one
- Active DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain one
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
What makes you a great fit:
- Pulmonary office experience (new graduates are warmly encouraged to apply)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to quality, safety, and patient experience
- Interest in growing with a physician-led group
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We offer a competitive package designed to reward great work and support you and your family.
- Sign-on bonus
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Eligible for monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses
- Paid Holidays Off
- Vacation and Sick Time Off
- Standard Monday - Friday schedule
- An average of three months of structured onboarding training program
- No on-call shifts
- Annual CME allowance
- Reimbursement for licensing and board exams
- 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
- Profit-sharing plan after 1 year (historically 5.7%)
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Knoxville, Tennessee: 'Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains'
Knoxville, Tennessee, is situated along the Tennessee River and often praised for its high quality of life, friendly atmosphere, and accessible nature-based, urban lifestyle. Serving as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and home to the University of Tennessee Volunteers, it offers a blend of southern charm, outdoor adventure, arts, and culture.
As the third largest metropolitan area in Tennessee, it's centrally located, just 2-hour drive from Nashville T.N. and Asheville N.C., 3 hours to Atlanta G.A., 4 hours to Charlotte N.C., 7 hours to Richmond V.A., and 8 hours to Washington D.C. Beaches in South Carolina and Florida are accessible within a day's drive. Several major airlines operate flights to Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), offering connections to over 30 destinations. Major carriers include Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines.
Big city amenities. Small town living.
- Affordable cost of living, NO STATE INCOME TAX
- A family-friendly and safe atmosphere
- Natural Scenery with access to more than 115 miles of trails, loops, and greenways. Access to multiple lakes and Tennessee River.
- Home to the Knoxville Symphony, Knoxville Opera, and Broadway at the Tennessee series, in addition to hosting touring musicians, bands, and shows.
- Sporting events including University of Tennessee Athletics and Tennessee Smokies (Double-A franchise for Chicago Cubs)
- Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville Zoo
- Community Events and Festivals Year-Round
- Unique Dining Scene including farm-to-table and global flavors
- https://www.visitknoxville.com/things-to-do/attractions/new-in-knoxville/
