About The Position
Knoxville, Tennessee Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens
Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) physicians for a long-term locum assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee. This high-volume pediatric emergency department offers flexible scheduling across days, nights, and swing shifts, supported by a collaborative team of physicians and APPs.
Assignment Highlights
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Start Date: December 31, 2025 - Ongoing (6+ months)
- Shifts: Day, Night, and Swing shifts available
- Shift Volume: 10-25 shifts per month (including weekdays, weekends, and holidays)
- Annual ED Volume: 50,400 visits ( 1 patient per hour)
- Hospital Beds: 126 ED Beds: 36
- Staffing Model: MDs and APPs (APP supervision required)
- EMR: Meditech
- Privileges: Temporary privileges available ( 30 days)
- Full-spectrum pediatric emergency medicine care across acuity levels
- Stabilize and manage pediatric patients presenting to the ED
- Collaborate with APPs for efficient patient flow and quality outcomes
- EM team responds to codes
- Trauma: CRCP with trauma responsibilities (not a trauma center)
- Board Certification: ABEM - PEM required (must be PEM)
- Licensure: Active Tennessee license (pending license accepted)
- Certifications: PALS required
- Experience: 1-10+ years EM/Pediatric EM experience considered
- Skills: Proficiency in pediatric emergency medicine; comfortable supervising APPs
Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Plastic Surgery, Pulmonology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Urology, Vascular Surgery.
Why This Opportunity?
- Long-term stability with consistent monthly shifts
- Flexible scheduling including day, night, and swing coverage
- Manageable pediatric volume with strong APC support
- Competitive compensation with full travel and lodging support
- White-glove credentialing, scheduling, and compliance support from Rhino Medical
Submit your CV today - Rhino Medical will handle the rest.
EXPPLAT
About Rhino Medical
At Rhino Medical Services, we don't just staff locums-we fuel a mission to solve America's healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment-who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam-"I will either find a way or make one"-we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won't find fluff here-just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.