Hospitalist Physician

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

Permanent