Clinical Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

Clinical Specialist jobs in Tennessee are in strong demand, concentrated in medical device sales and support, pharmaceutical services, and clinical education across health systems, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior specialist. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by employers like HCA Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Community Health Systems. The most sought-after specialties include cardiovascular, orthopedics, and oncology support roles tied to Tennessee's large regional health networks. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Clinical Specialist Jobs

Overview

Open roles46
Top employerErlanger
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring13
Work type56% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

Showing 5 of 46+ Clinical Specialist jobs

Clinical Account Specialist HS - Knoxville, TN
We won't show you this job again
Added 3d ago
Clinical Account Specialist HS - Knoxville, TN
UCB
Knoxville, Tennessee
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$132k - $174k/yr
Managed care
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

Clinical Account Specialist HS - Chattanooga
We won't show you this job again
Added 3d ago
Clinical Account Specialist HS - Chattanooga
UCB
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$132k - $174k/yr
Managed care
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

RN Clinical Quality & Education Specialist
We won't show you this job again
Added 5d ago
RN Clinical Quality & Education Specialist
Shearwater Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Compensation & Benefits
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Remote (US)
Managed care organization experience

Have you applied for this role?

Clinical Application Specialist, Point-of-Care Ultrasound - Tennessee
We won't show you this job again
Added 5d ago
Clinical Application Specialist, Point-of-Care Ultrasound - Tennessee
GE HealthCare
Tennessee
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Clinical Care Transition Specialist / Registered Nurse
We won't show you this job again
Added 1w ago
Clinical Care Transition Specialist / Registered Nurse
Naven Health, Inc
Nashville, Tennessee
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$77k.23 - $128k.22/yr
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

See All 46 Clinical Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

Find roles in Tennessee that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Clinical Specialist Jobs

Clinical Specialist Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chattanooga
8 jobs
Johnson City
4 jobs
Memphis
3 jobs
Franklin
3 jobs
Knoxville
3 jobs
Brentwood
2 jobs
Dayton
1 job
Powell
1 job

Clinical Specialist Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Erlanger4 open roles
Vanderbilt Health4 open roles
Ballad Health3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Medical Devices
  • Science & Research

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical specialist jobs across Tennessee.

  • Active Tennessee clinical licensure or a license recognized by Tennessee reciprocity agreements
  • Bachelor's degree in a clinical, life sciences, or health-related field required
  • Minimum one to three years of direct clinical or patient-facing experience preferred
  • Relevant product or disease-state knowledge in cardiology, orthopedics, or oncology
  • Ability to travel within assigned Tennessee territory, often fifty percent of the time
  • Strong communication skills for training clinicians and supporting surgical or procedural staff

Clinical Specialist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical specialist in Tennessee?

Most clinical specialist roles in Tennessee require a bachelor's degree in nursing, a life science, or a clinical health field, plus relevant hands-on clinical experience. Roles tied to nursing practice fall under the Tennessee Board of Nursing, which oversees licensure and renewal in the state. Device and pharma-focused positions typically require demonstrated clinical experience rather than a separate state license, and a certification from a relevant professional body strengthens candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire clinical specialists in Tennessee?

Employers hiring clinical specialists in Tennessee right now include Erlanger, Vanderbilt Health, and Ballad Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large health systems and regional medical device distributors means consistent hiring across both clinical support and field-based specialist roles throughout the state.

Which Tennessee cities have the most clinical specialist jobs?

Nashville, Chattanooga, and Johnson City lead Tennessee for clinical specialist openings. Nashville dominates due to its dense cluster of health system headquarters and device company regional offices, while Memphis benefits from large academic medical centers and distribution hubs, and Knoxville draws openings from its growing network of regional hospitals and university health affiliates.

Are there remote clinical specialist jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. About 44% of clinical specialist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the fact that most roles require on-site presence in hospitals, surgical suites, or clinics. The portions most likely to be remote are education, reimbursement support, and post-market clinical affairs functions within larger organizations.

How can I get hired as a clinical specialist in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate clinical rotations or associate specialist programs at Tennessee's large health systems, including HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which run structured onboarding tracks for candidates without field experience. Lateral moves from roles like registered nurse, medical science liaison, or operating room technician are common stepping stones. Earning a relevant certification from a national clinical body and targeting device companies with Tennessee training academies gives candidates a meaningful edge.

Where can I find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from each listing without any additional steps in between.

See All 46 Clinical Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

Find roles in Tennessee that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Clinical Specialist Jobs