Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

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.

https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=uA1aZoCcC24

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

Compensation & Benefits