TeamHealth - Bristol, TN

COMMUNITY:

Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the communities of Johnson City, Bristol and Kingsport offer abundant natural beauty as well as sporting events, performing arts and the convenience of metro areas.With metro-area population of 500,000, residents benefit from an affordable cost of living, highly diversified economy, no state income tax, outstanding schools, parks, playgrounds, and sports facilities that make life enjoyable. For entertainment, one can enjoy symphony concerts, local music scenes, tasty dining options and shopping in historic Jonesborough (the oldest town in Tennessee and home of the National Storytelling Center). Hundreds of miles of shoreline and thousands of acres of water await fishing, hunting and boating enthusiasts or nature lovers. Fresh mountain air, an idyllic climate and natural beauty make the Tri Cities area the perfect loction to live, work and play.

FACILITY:

The Tennessee practice was founded in 1997 and currently serves the major hospitals and other patient care facilities in Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol.These are non-profit, teaching facilities.

ORGANIZATION:

TeamHealth is a leading national physician group practice focused on the delivery of hospital medicine.TeamHealth hospitalists manage the care of hospitalized patients in coordination with primary care physicians and specialists.The Company provides its hospitalists with the comprehensive training, information technology and management support systems necessary to promote the highest quality of care for patients.