Medical Center is actively recruiting a full-time physician for our Level 1 Trauma Center due to a tremendous amount of growth, as well as the retirement of one of our physicians in the summer of 2006. Qualified candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible. Salary for our Emergency Medicine position is based on an hourly rate and the physicians work an average of 37 ? 38 hours per week. 1st Year - $135 / hour. After one year of employment, the physician is eligible for bonuses and profit sharing benefits. Located in upper east Tennessee and easily accessible to five states, this area combines natural beauty with an excellent quality of life and low cost of living. (No state income tax). Nestled between the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains, this community beckons you to enjoy its natural beauty and provides residents convenient access to numerous cultural and scenic amenities in one of the most desirable areas of the country! Our area is well known for its scenic beauty with four very distinct seasons and outdoor activities. The extraordinary mountains, lakes and accessible waterways present opportunities for skiing, fishing, boating, hiking biking and camping, among others. Outdoor activities are plentiful including hiking, skiing, TVA lake fishing, championship golf, camping, and other recreational activities. It is also an area active in the arts, theatre, local history and sporting events, such as NASCAR and AAU tournaments. The diversity and range of options for leisure in our region holds great appeal and high quality of life.LMN9903