Job Description
Newport Medical Center – Tennova Healthcare
Newport, Tennessee | Full-Time | Hospital-Employed
Position Overview
Newport Medical Center – Tennova Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified OB/GYN physician to join its growing, hospital-employed practice in Newport, TN. This is an opportunity with an established patient base and strong referral network, offering the chance to quickly build volume and expand services in an underserved market.
Practice Highlights
- Hospital-employed model with on-site clinic
- Established patient volume: 15–25 patients per day
- Practice mix: ~70% GYN / 30% OB
- Collaborative environment with 1 OB/GYN, 1 NP, and support staff (MAs)
- Mentorship available
- EMR: Athenahealth, Cerner, and Suki AI dictation
Schedule & Call
- Clinic: 5 days/week (8 AM – 5 PM)
- OR: 1–2 days/week
- Call: ~10 days/month (rotating)
- Always 1 OB + 1 GYN on call
- Option to take additional call if desired
Procedures & Facilities
- Dedicated OR space
- Guaranteed block time (details available during interview)
- No robotics required
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary wRVU-based bonus incentives
- Commencement Bonus
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Residency Stipend
- Full benefits package including:
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- Retirement plan (401k)
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified in OB/GYN (required)
- Eligible for Tennessee medical licensure
- Prior experience preferred (open to strong new graduate candidates)
Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for an OB/GYN seeking work-life balance, strong compensation, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a growing community.
Reach out to learn more or to schedule a confidential conversation.
Melinda McDonald
melinda_mcdonald@chs.net
629-309-2261
About the Hospital
Tennova – Newport Medical Center is a 57-bed community hospital serving Newport and surrounding areas of Cocke County. The hospital provides emergency care, intensive care services, labor and delivery, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, and access to specialty services that include cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, radiology, and emergency medicine. The hospital campus also includes access to skilled nursing services through an adjacent care facility.
Community
Cocke County is one of only three Tennessee counties that include land within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The area is known for a low cost of living, temperate climate, scenic beauty, and a relaxed small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation year-round.
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