Brand new position available in a busy cardiac surgery practice joining 3 other cardiothoracic surgeons ,1 thoracic surgeon and 3 physician assistants and 1 nurse practitioner. Employed by the most stable hospital and health system in the region.   The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville has an INCREDIBLE opportunity for a Cardiac surgeon to join one of the areas most respected hospital employed practices.  

Starting package includes an extremely competitive salary as well as a full and extensive benefits package. The position will involve primarily adult cardiac surgery. If you desire an Academic Appointment that is available! Calls are shared equally. The Hospital is one of just two hospitals in the state of Tennessee to be nationally ranked by the distinguished publication US News & World Report. Living and practicing in Knoxville: You will be part of a vibrant city that was previously voted the Best Place to Live Among Mid-Sized Cities.

Some of what you can expect to find include:

• Cost of living that is 16.3% below the national average
• Stable economic climate bolstered by the operations of The University of Tennessee, Tennessee Valley Authority, Oak Ridge National Laboratories and other growing industries
• No personal or state income tax
• Outdoor recreational activities such as boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking all in the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae complete with all positions held, honors, publications, and teaching experience to: