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Emergency Medicine | Physician

GHR HealthcareHermitage, TNTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Hermitage, TN
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Nov 2, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$175
Weekly
$6,980
Yearly (full-time)
$362,960
Start date
January 29, 2027

This job pays about $175/hour — 20% above the median for Physician jobs in Tennessee ($145/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physician jobs in Tennessee right now

  • 43 open Physician jobs in Tennessee from 3 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $161 – $271/hour, median $175/hour.
  • Typical Physician pay in Tennessee: $145/hour ($301,288/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($175/hour across 12 jobs).

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Job description

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician – Hermitage, Tennessee

Apply now for a 12-week locum tenens emergency medicine physician job in Hermitage, TN, providing high-quality acute care near Nashville. This opportunity is ideal for an ABEM-certified physician ready to make an immediate impact in a welcoming Tennessee community with convenient access to dining, entertainment, parks, and cultural attractions. Five positions are available.

Emergency Medicine Job Details

  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  • Position Type: Locum tenens physician
  • Location: Hermitage, Tennessee, near Nashville
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,390–$7,570
  • Start Date: January 29, 2027
  • End Date: April 23, 2027
  • Contract Duration: Approximately 12 weeks
  • Openings: 5 emergency medicine physician positions
  • Schedule: Shift details to be confirmed

Emergency Medicine Physician Requirements

  • Medical physician with at least 1 year of emergency medicine experience
  • Active American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) certification required
  • Current credentials and qualifications appropriate for emergency department practice
  • Ability to provide compassionate, efficient care in a fast-paced emergency department

Emergency Medicine Physician Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions
  • Perform focused patient histories and physical examinations and develop appropriate treatment plans
  • Manage a broad range of emergency medicine cases while prioritizing patient safety
  • Collaborate with nursing, ancillary, and specialty teams to coordinate patient care
  • Document clinical findings, diagnoses, treatments, and patient dispositions accurately
  • Provide clear communication and compassionate support to patients and their families

Apply now to join this locum tenens emergency medicine team in Hermitage, Tennessee, near Nashville.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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