Covenant Health is seeking a general interventional cardiologist to join one of our elite heart teams, Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee, who has served Knoxville and East Tennessee for more than 20 years. This position is split between 3 days at LeConte Medical Center and 2 days at Parkwest Medical Center. Procedures are done in Knoxville.
About this Opportunity
Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible!
As a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, full-time employees may be eligible to have their federal student loans forgiven after meeting program requirements.
Covenant Health is a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being t he region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers.
Located in Sevierville, Tennessee, LeConte Medical Center is a $120 million healthcare facility that blends advanced medical technology with compassionate, community-centered care. LeConte is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and offers capabilities rarely found in cities of similar sizes, making it a leader in both innovation and patient care.
LeConte provides 24-hour emergency care, advanced stroke intervention as an accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and family-centered maternity care through the beloved Dolly Parton Birthing Unit. Patients also benefit from a wide range of specialized services including surgical care, cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.
Each year, LeConte treats more than 56,000 patients, including both residents and visitors, due to its close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The facility has been honored by Newsweek as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals, consistently receives “A” ratings from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, and has received Zero Harm awards from the Tennessee Hospital Association for its excellence in patient safety and quality.
About the Facility
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Sevierville offers a close-knit community culture, an abundance of entertainment, dining, outlet shopping, and never ending list of things to do. Home to 16,000, Sevierville is next to major tourist destinations of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, and is less than a 30 minute drive to Knoxville
A dream location for the outdoor enthusiast….
Home to 25 public schools, and two private schools.
This opportunity is also located at Parkwest Medical Center, West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has a nationally recognized emergency department and offers award-winning care throughout our facility. Our team of more than 500 physicians and over 1,800 employees work together to make sure that everyone who walks through our door is Treated Well. Well Treated®.
Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods, Knoxville is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment, especially in its Old City. Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Our cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax.