Hospitalist Jobs in Tennessee
Hospitalist jobs in Tennessee are in steady demand, with openings concentrated across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and regional community hospitals serving a state that draws significant healthcare investment. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville account for the bulk of hiring, with major systems such as HCA Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Tennova Healthcare consistently posting positions. The strongest demand is for nocturnist coverage, post-acute care experience, and hospitalists with co-management experience in surgical and orthopedic units. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
The Physician's Assistant Nocturnist practices medicine under the supervision of a physician. They will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. Working as members of the health care team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays and make diagnoses. They may also treat minor injuries, by suturing, splinting and casting. They will record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, order and carry out therapies and update charts. May, if eligible, prescribe some medications. When working in a surgical arena, may provide preoperative and postoperative care and possibly work as first or second assistants during major surgeries. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview
The Physician's Assistant Nocturnist practices medicine under the supervision of a physician. They will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. Working as members of the health care team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays and make diagnoses. They may also treat minor injuries, by suturing, splinting and casting. They will record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, order and carry out therapies and update charts. May, if eligible, prescribe some medications. When working in a surgical arena, may provide preoperative and postoperative care and possibly work as first or second assistants during major surgeries. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Clinical Practice Expert: Provides advanced level of direct and indirect care to individual patients/families and/or groups of patients/families in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Evidence-Based Consultant & Researcher: Demonstrates collaborative leadership with researchers, other health professionals, divisions, and departments to generate knowledge and make practice changes based on research findings, as well as, the results of the organizational and departmental quality improvement processes.
- Clinical Leadership: Provides leadership in meeting system, organizational, division, and departmental goals.
- Demonstrates accountability for professional responsibilities and self-development.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Required - Master's Degree Physician Assistant
Work Experience Requirements
- Required - Physician Assistant 1-3 years
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
- Required - Licensed Physician Assistant Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants
- Required - Physician Assistant-Certified - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Preferred - Licensed Physician Assistant - Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Supervision Provided by this Position
- There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Exposure to excessive heat or cold as required.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
- Frequent travel outside hospital.
- Frequent handling or administering of narcotics.
- Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance and push and pull up to 250 lbs.
- Ability to sit in one place, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, and bend throughout the shift.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
The Physician's Assistant Nocturnist practices medicine under the supervision of a physician. They will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. Working as members of the health care team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays and make diagnoses. They may also treat minor injuries, by suturing, splinting and casting. They will record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, order and carry out therapies and update charts. May, if eligible, prescribe some medications. When working in a surgical arena, may provide preoperative and postoperative care and possibly work as first or second assistants during major surgeries. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview
The Physician's Assistant Nocturnist practices medicine under the supervision of a physician. They will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. Working as members of the health care team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays and make diagnoses. They may also treat minor injuries, by suturing, splinting and casting. They will record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, order and carry out therapies and update charts. May, if eligible, prescribe some medications. When working in a surgical arena, may provide preoperative and postoperative care and possibly work as first or second assistants during major surgeries. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Clinical Practice Expert: Provides advanced level of direct and indirect care to individual patients/families and/or groups of patients/families in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Evidence-Based Consultant & Researcher: Demonstrates collaborative leadership with researchers, other health professionals, divisions, and departments to generate knowledge and make practice changes based on research findings, as well as, the results of the organizational and departmental quality improvement processes.
- Clinical Leadership: Provides leadership in meeting system, organizational, division, and departmental goals.
- Demonstrates accountability for professional responsibilities and self-development.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Required - Master's Degree Physician Assistant
Work Experience Requirements
- Required - Physician Assistant 1-3 years
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
- Required - Licensed Physician Assistant Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants
- Required - Physician Assistant-Certified - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Preferred - Licensed Physician Assistant - Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Supervision Provided by this Position
- There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Exposure to excessive heat or cold as required.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
- Frequent travel outside hospital.
- Frequent handling or administering of narcotics.
- Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance and push and pull up to 250 lbs.
- Ability to sit in one place, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, and bend throughout the shift.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Hospitalist Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- TeamHealth16
- TriStar Health10
- Ascension6
- 77 Consultants67
- Vohra Wound Physicians5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist jobs across Tennessee.
- Active medical license issued or recognized by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
- Completion of an accredited internal medicine or family medicine residency program
- Board certification or active board eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
- Experience with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic or Meditech
- Ability to manage full inpatient census with independent clinical decision-making
- Strong communication skills for care coordination with specialists and discharge teams
Hospitalist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hospitalist in Tennessee?
To work as a hospitalist in Tennessee, you must hold an active medical license issued by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, which requires completing an accredited medical school, finishing a residency in internal medicine, family medicine, or a related field, and passing the relevant USMLE steps. Most Tennessee hospital systems also require board certification through ABIM or ABFM before granting privileges. DEA registration is required for prescribing.
How much do hospitalists make in Tennessee?
Hospitalists in Tennessee earn a median of about $301,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $101,560 for the lowest 10% to over $503,430 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hospitalists in Tennessee?
Employers hiring hospitalists in Tennessee right now include TeamHealth, TriStar Health, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers tend to post the most consistent volume, particularly in Nashville and Memphis where hospital density is highest.
Which Tennessee cities have the most hospitalist jobs?
Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga are the Tennessee cities with the most hospitalist openings. Nashville leads because of its concentration of large health systems and academic medical centers, while Memphis supports strong demand through its network of regional hospitals and the presence of a major academic medical institution, and Knoxville draws consistent hiring from health systems serving East Tennessee's growing population.
Are there remote hospitalist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Hospitalist work is inherently hands-on and requires physical presence for patient rounding, admissions, and care coordination, making fully remote positions uncommon. About 0% of hospitalist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve telemedicine overnight coverage or remote physician advisory roles rather than traditional inpatient hospitalist positions.
How can I get hired as a hospitalist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a residency at a Tennessee teaching hospital, such as those affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, or East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine, since many systems offer direct hiring pipelines from their own training programs. New physicians should target postgraduate year transition roles or nocturnist positions, which Tennessee employers often use to onboard less experienced hospitalists. Obtaining Tennessee licensure and board eligibility before applying strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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