General Neurologist for Covenant Health

Covenant Health is seeking a general neurologist for Pinnacle Neurology.

About this Opportunity

• Join a well-established and fast growing outpatient practice
• Full time support from a neuro-trained Advanced Practice Provider
• Large referral network within the health system of over 1500 affiliated providers
• Opportunity to build a subspecialty practice, if interested
• No hospital call
• Group call coverage 1:5
• Abbreviated work week offering an excellent work/life balance
• EMG/NCV on site
• Current wait times for appointments means immediate productive schedule
• No State income tax

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and RVU production bonus
• Mid-level supervision compensation
• Medical education debt assistance
• Excellent benefits to include but not limited to: annual CME stipend, relocation allowance, Signing bonus, 401K matching, malpractice, medical, dental and vision, disability & life insurance
• Medical students available with additional compensation, but not required
• Research opportunities and/or clinical trials if interested, but not required

About Covenant Medical Group

Pinnacle Neurology is a member of Covenant Medical Group, Inc. (CMG), a physician management services organization wholly-owned by Covenant Health (see below).  CMG provides turnkey business and operational support to its employed physicians and APPs.  Incorporated in 1986, CMG employs over 280 healthcare professionals who practice in a variety of medical and surgical specialties throughout East Tennessee.  CMG-affiliated practices are located in the following East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Claiborne, Cumberland, Hamblen, Knox, Loudon, Roane and Sevier Counties. CMG-affiliated providers strive to provide prompt, high quality, customer-friendly care to patients in a cost effective practice environment.  Physician retention with CMG is high.  Many physicians spend their entire careers practicing with CMG. 

Parkwest Medical Center is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has a nationally recognized emergency department and offers award-winning care throughout our facility. Our team of more than 500 physicians and  over 1,800 employees work together to make sure that everyone who walks through our door is Treated Well. Well Treated®.

• 337 licensed beds
• 30 critical care beds
• 39 emergency beds
• 29 surgery suites
• 4 cath labs & 2 EP labs
• 24 LDRP suites

Awards and Recognition

• Named an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• U.S. News & World Report: named a Top Ten Regional Hospital in Tennessee
• U.S. News & World Report: High Performing Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• U.S. News & World Report: High Performing Aortic Valve Replacement
• U.S. News & World Report: High Performing Hip Replacement
• U.S. News & World Report: High Performing Knee Replacement
• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement
• Designated Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission
• Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee Replacement and Hip Surgery
• Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care
• Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery
• Commission on Cancer Accreditation

Parkwest Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health.

Covenant Health is a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com.

Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods, Knoxville is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment, especially in its Old City. Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Our cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax. Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should call it your next home.