Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician

StatCare is a physician-owned pulmonary, critical care, sleep, and hospitalist group serving East Tennessee since 1999. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Physician-owned and operated group serving the Knoxville community in over 10 inpatient facilities and 9 outpatient facilities since 2017. Our inpatient teams care for patients at partner hospitals including Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center, alongside our outpatient pulmonary clinics and sleep centers.

Our mission is simple: Excellence. Every Patient. Every Time. Because we're physician-owned, the people making decisions about how we practice are the same people practicing. That means realistic workloads, real input into how the group runs, and a culture built around good medicine.

What you'll do:

• Conducting thorough medical examinations and tests to accurately assess patient conditions, both in pulmonary and critical care settings.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
• Managing critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit, including ventilation support and advanced life-sustaining therapies.
• Performing pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and critical care procedures.
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including APP’s, other specialists, and nurses.
• Explaining patient conditions, health status, and necessary treatments clearly to patients and their families, fostering understanding and shared decision-making.
• Participating and contributing to comprehensive patient care discussions across both pulmonary and critical care services.
• Ensuring adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and best practices in both pulmonology and critical care medicine.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Sign-on bonus
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Partnership track available after 18 months
• 50/50 quarterly revenue bonus
• Holiday bonuses
• Flexible schedule (14–21 shifts per month)
• Pulmonary/Critical Care: average 3–4 nights per month with APP support
• No on-call shifts
• Annual CME allowance
• Reimbursement for licensing and board exams
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Profit-sharing plan after 1 year (historically 5.7%)
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency in Internal Medicine
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, and Critical Care

• Active DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain one
• Current BLS and ACLS certification

• Skills: Exceptional diagnostic acumen, advanced procedural skills, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, collaborative mindset, and commitment to superior patient care.

What makes you a great fit:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, especially with APPs and nursing
• A commitment to quality, safety, and patient experience
• Interest in growing with a physician-led group

Knoxville, Tennessee, is situated along the Tennessee River and often praised for its thriving Community, high quality of life, friendly atmosphere, and accessible nature-based, urban lifestyle. Serving as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and home to the University of Tennessee Volunteers, it offers a blend of southern charm, outdoor adventure, arts, and culture.

As the third largest metropolitan area in Tennessee, it's centrally located, just 2 hour drive from Nashville T.N. and Asheville N.C., 3 hours to Atlanta G.A., 4 hours to Charlotte N.C., 7 hours to Richmond V.A., and 8 hours to Washington D.C. Beaches in South Carolina and Florida are accessible within a day’s drive. Several major airlines operate flights to Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), offering connections to over 30 destinations. Major carriers include Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines.

• Affordable cost of living, NO STATE INCOME TAX
• A family-friendly and safe atmosphere
• Natural Scenery with access to more than 115 miles of trails, loops, and greenways. Access to multiple lakes and Tennessee River.
• Home to the Knoxville Symphony, Knoxville Opera, and Broadway at the Tennessee series, in addition to hosting touring musicians, bands, and shows.
• Sporting events including University of Tennessee Athletics and Tennessee Smokies (Double-A franchise for Chicago Cubs)
• Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville Zoo
• Community Events and Festivals Year-Round
• Unique Dining Scene including farm-to-table and global flavors
• https://www.visitknoxville.com/things-to-do/attractions/new-in-knoxville/

StatCare is one of the largest privately held internal medicine hospitalist and pulmonary services groups in the nation. Since 1999, StatCare has been providing high-quality, personalized pulmonary and sleep medicine services to adults in the East Tennessee region. With a focus on improving patient experience and treatment outcomes, our physicians, board-certified in multiple specialties, take an evidence-based approach to care. We also value the importance of patient education to empower individuals to stay in control of their health.

StatCare Pulmonary Consultant clinics feature advanced diagnostic technologies to identify conditions like pulmonary fibrosis, lung nodules and masses, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The providers customize treatment plans using lifestyle changes, medications, and other non-surgical therapies to improve lung function and resolve symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, and fatigue. Our facility received an accreditation from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) as a certified center of excellence for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.