Hospitalist Physician - Now Hiring

Location + Job Details
Location: West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital
Hospital Location: Paris, TN
Brief Description: : Paris is a historic, welcoming community with true Southern charm, tight knit culture, and signature local events. Its attractive downtown, natural beauty, cultural attractions, and affordability make it a distinctive gem in West Tennessee
Community Size: 10,300
Local Industries/Economy: Manufacturing and agriculture are major industries. HCMC is the largest employer of about 700 staff. Tourism draws about 1.25 million visitors annually.
Local Attractions: Eiffel Tower Park 60-ft replica of the Eiffel Tower, plus splash pad and pool, trails, playground, and disc golf.
Paris Landing State Park On Kentucky Lake; offers boating, fishing, hiking, golf, and camping.
Historic Downtown Paris Quaint shops, local dining, and a 19th-century courthouse.
Paris-Henry County Heritage Center Local history museum in a historic mansion.
Krider Performing Arts Center Hosts concerts, theater, and community events.
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Great for birdwatching, kayaking, and nature hikes.
World s Biggest Fish Fry parade, carnival, and fish (April)
Tennessee River Jam (June)
Ice Cream Social & Car Show (July)
Henry County Fair (August)
Here is a link from the local Chamber of Commerce that gives a great overview of community.
Start Date: January 13, 2025
Credentialing: 60 days
Schedule: 10, 24-hour shifts/month
Call: 24/7 call every other night with tele nocturnist
Details: Critical Access Hospital
• ICU Beds: 6 but potential for 9
• Acute Beds: 21-29
• Swing Beds: 0
• SNF Beds:0
• Average Daily Census: 17.6
• Avg LOS: 4.49 days
• Average Encounters per year: 4,000 billed visits annually.
• Rounding: Starts at 8 am with the team which includes social worker/case manager, pharmacist and nursing.

Acuity: CHF, Cellulitis, COPD, Gastro
Subspecialty Support: Top DRGs (excluding behavioral health): 871 & 872 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis, 291 Heart Failure and Shock, 189 Pulmonary Edema and respiratory, 190 & 191 COPD, 177 Respiratory Infections, 193 & 194 Simple Pneumonia
EMR: Altera Paragon (we expect to move to Epic by 1/1/2027)
Ancillary Services: Lab, Imaging, wound care, neurology, cardology, infectious disease, pt/ot/sp
Experience + Qualifications
• New Grads welcomed
• Ability to vent management
• Active TN License or the ability to obtain
Compensation & Benefits
• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG
• Call room available on site
• $330,000+/year for 10 shifts per month