Pulmonary/Critical Care Position for Level 1 Trauma Center in Tennessee

Physician: Pulmonary Diseases: Critical Care
Market: Non-Metropolitan (Less than 50,000)
Job ID:14114
Verified Date:11/11/2024
Loan Repayment:Yes
Sign on Bonus:No Response
Practice Type: Employed
Accept J1 Visa:No Response
Accept H1b Visa:No Response
Permanent: Full time Pulmonary Diseases: Critical Care

What you need to know:

Practice Details

  • Full-time BC/BE pulmonary/critical care physician with a strong interest in academics.
  • Candidate has an interest in pulmonary clinic being a part of their practice.
  • Candidate has an interest in heading up the critical care fellowship site director position.
  • The successful candidate will actively participate in our critical care fellowship program.
  • Strong interest in ECMO support .
  • Employed
  • Flexible scheduling with 15 twelve-hour shifts per month

Compensation Details

  • Highly competitive salary base
  • Quality bonus
  • Benefits
  • No RVU/productivity requirement

Community Details

Johnson City, Tennessee, is the place to be for nature lovers as it features many natural attractions. Guests will love seeing the Watauga River. They can do various exciting outdoor activities here, such as fishing and rafting. The city is also home to the Warrior's Path State Park

Recruiter Insights

Compensation. The Starting Salary Is $25,000 To $50,000 More Compared To Starting Salaries In Knoxville, TN Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early. 

The Housing Market.  5 beds 3 baths 2,056 sqft home. This home features five bedrooms and three full size bathrooms, a cozy sunroom, and a spacious garage. The kitchen was recently remolded along with all three bathrooms. Brand new Champion windows have just been installed and are located in the kitchen, master bedroom, and master bath. A home warranty is included with the sale of the home. This home can be yours for $310,000

The Community.  

Johnson City pays homage to its roots with historical landmarks, museums, tributes to Appalachian culture, and local experts who interpret these stories for future generations. At the same time, Johnson City continues to innovate for the future as a world-class hub for outdoor recreation, a bustling college town, and a vibrant community full of Southern charm.

The Employer. 

Work and play in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains while taking advantage of one of the top Neurosurgery opportunities in the Southeast! Join a highly reputable, growing Neurosurgery practice.  The multi-specialty practice is one of the most comprehensive providers of Neurosurgery, located in Johnson City, TN, serving 1.3 million people in the Tri-Cities.  This well-established, employed group has served the Tri-Cities for over 15 years and is seeking a Board Certified/ Board Eligible Neurosurgeon.  The group provides neurosurgical services to Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC), a Level I Trauma Center and Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Offers state-of-the art neuro services and programs including neuro-interventionalists, a dedicated spine floor, and 24/7 critical care specialists.  Latest technology available including Medtronic Stealth Navigation, Medtronic O Arm, Mazor X Spine Robotics, NICO/Brainpath Technology

Community Profile What is nice to know.

Closest International Airports:

  • 148 miles: Charlotte, NC (CLT / KCLT) Charlotte Douglas International Airport
  • 232 miles: Raleigh, NC (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh-Durham International Airport
  • 265 miles: Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  • 280 miles: Nashville, TN (BNA / KBNA) Nashville International Airport
  • 350 miles: Hebron, KY (CVG / KCVG) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Closest Major City:

  • 113 miles to Charlotte, NC
  • 144 miles to Greensboro, NC
  • 169 miles to Lexington-Fayette, KY
  • 194 miles to Durham, NC
  • 210 miles to Raleigh, NC
  • 211 miles to Atlanta, GA

Closest Domestic Airport:

  • 17 miles: Blountville, TN (TRI / KTRI) Tri-Cities Regional Airport
  • 76 miles: Asheville, NC (AVL / KAVL) Asheville Regional Airport
  • 119 miles: Knoxville, TN (TYS / KTYS) McGhee Tyson Airport

Cost of Living:

  • Mean Housing Cost - $247,717
  • City Cost of Living Index - 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
  • State Cost of Living Index - 87.6

Colleges and Universities:

  • East Tennessee State University 
  • ITT Technical Institute-Johnson City
  • Emmanuel Christian Seminary

Demographics:

  • 81.7% White alone
  • 6.7% Black alone
  • 2.9% Two or more races
  • 5.3% Hispanic
  • 2.9% Asian alone
  • 0.4% American Indian alone
  • .1% Other race alone 

Taxes:

  • State Income Tax Rate - No Income Taxes
  • State Sales Tax Rate - 7%
  • Property Tax Rate- .68%
  • County Tax Rate- 2.75%
  • City Tax Rate- No City Tax Rate

Major Industry:

  • Health care (11.9%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.2%)

Recreation:

  • Buffalo Moutain Park offers 8.2 miles of moderate hiking trails with a more strenuous 1,500-foot rise from picnic area to top
  • The 10-mile Tweetsie Trail is Tennessee's longest rails-to-trails project and runs along the former ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, running, and biking on a relatively flat grade in a beautiful, natural setting. 
  • 30+ parks located throughout city

Arts & Culture:

  • Atelier 133 (art gallery)
  • The Warrior's canvas & veteran art center
  • Tipton gallery
  • Nelson fine art center

Sports for the Spectator:

  • 113-mile drive to Charlotte, home to professional sports teams such as Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, and more.
  • Watch division 1 sports at East Tennessee State University

Sports for the Participant:

  • Youth sports & adult softball programs available
  • Aerobics, masters swimming, and several other programs offered at the aquatics center

Shopping:

  • The Mall at Johnson city features over 90 stores and a food court
  • The mall features Dick's Sporting Goods, two Belk locations, and JCPenney as anchor stores, with more than 90 inline tenants.

Top Five things to do:

1. Yee Haw Brewing Co.
2. Tweetsie Trail
3. Winged Deer Park
4. Willow Springs Park
5. Buffalo Mountain Park