Physician Recruitment Firm · Tennessee
Physician Recruiters in Tennessee
MedStaff Nationwide is a national physician recruitment firm. We recruit physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians for hospitals, health systems, and practices across Tennessee. Contingency search, a 27-day average time-to-fill, and a replacement guarantee on every placement.
We stand behind every placement — any candidate who doesn't complete onboarding is replaced at no cost.
Our work in Tennessee
What we are recruiting in Tennessee right now
We do not have a public search open in Tennessee at the moment, but our recruiters maintain candidate relationships in every state and can open a Tennessee search immediately.
Every Tennessee search is led by a dedicated recruiter who knows the local licensing process, the competing employers, and what it takes to relocate a clinician into the market.
The Tennessee market
The Tennessee clinical labor market at a glance
The benchmarks below are what we use to price and pace a Tennessee search before it opens: published compensation for each occupation and the size of the licensed provider pool we recruit from.
Across 17 specialties we recruit, per the NPI Registry
Compensation benchmarks in Tennessee
Annual wages by occupation, alongside posted compensation on our open Tennessee searches.
| Occupation | Median | Mean | Our open searches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family medicine physicians | $226,830 | $284,650 | — |
| General internal medicine physicians | $232,220 | $238,020 | — |
| Psychiatrists | $214,880 | $210,520 | — |
| Pediatricians | $176,210 | $188,280 | — |
| Nurse practitioners | $117,590 | $115,510 | — |
| Physician assistants | $118,240 | $117,300 | — |
| Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) | $211,450 | $218,870 | — |
| Nurse midwives | $116,980 | $115,780 | — |
| Clinical and counseling psychologists | $76,820 | $84,350 | — |
| Mental health and substance abuse counselors | $49,580 | $53,720 | — |
| Dentists | $215,290 | $210,700 | — |
| Dental hygienists | $84,640 | $87,420 | — |
| Physical therapists | $100,140 | $98,260 | — |
| Occupational therapists | $97,700 | $95,080 | — |
| Speech-language pathologists | $84,630 | $85,050 | — |
| Registered nurses | $81,500 | $85,390 | — |
| Licensed practical nurses | $58,870 | $56,470 | — |
| Veterinarians | $124,350 | $129,660 | — |
Licensed providers in Tennessee
Individual providers with a Tennessee practice address, by primary specialty.
| Specialty | Licensed providers |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 1,598 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 9,025 |
| Adult Nurse Practitioner | 1,067 |
| Physician Assistant | 3,055 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 2,662 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 2,593 |
| Psychiatrist | 727 |
| Pediatrician | 1,257 |
| CRNA | 3,113 |
| Psychologist | 505 |
| Therapist (LCSW/LMSW/LPC) | 3,244 |
| Midwife | 124 |
| Dentist | 2,021 |
| Dental Hygienist | 324 |
| Physical Therapist | 5,337 |
| Occupational Therapist | 2,351 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | 3,705 |
Sources: compensation from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 state estimates ($239,200+ marks a BLS top-coded figure; the actual wage is higher); provider counts from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPI Registry), individual providers by primary taxonomy.
Shortage areas in Tennessee
Health professional shortage areas in Tennessee
The federal government designates health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) where there are too few clinicians for the population. As of October 15, 2026, HRSA lists 162 primary care shortage areas in Tennessee, covering 2.3 million people. Removing them would take 346 more primary care physicians. The state's 98 mental health shortage areas would need 220 more psychiatrists and other mental health providers.
346 more physicians needed to remove them
220 more psychiatrists and mental health providers needed
339 more dentists needed
Run by 31 FQHCs and look-alikes
What it means for a Tennessee search
- Loan repayment
- A practice in a shortage area can apply to become a National Health Service Corps site, and NHSC loan repayment goes first to clinicians at the highest-scoring sites. Many states run their own loan repayment programs too. For many physicians, that outweighs a higher base salary elsewhere.
- J-1 physicians
- Employers in shortage areas can sponsor physicians on J-1 visas through the Conrad 30 waiver program, which requires three years of full-time service at the site.
- Your site's score
- HPSA scores run from 0 to 25 for primary care and mental health and 0 to 26 for dental; the higher the score, the greater the need. Look up your site on HRSA's HPSA Find and we will build the score into the search.
Community health centers in Tennessee
HRSA lists 237 community health center sites in Tennessee, run by 31 federally qualified health centers and look-alikes. They recruit from the same physician pool as Tennessee's hospitals, usually with a lower base salary, and win on loan repayment, malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act at deemed health centers, and predictable outpatient schedules.
Source: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) shortage-area and health center site data as of October 15, 2026. Counts include designations proposed for withdrawal, which stay designated until HRSA withdraws them. Practitioners needed is HRSA's estimate of the additional clinicians required to remove every designation; its primary care formula counts physicians only, not nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Our Process
How a Tennessee search runs
Deep Discovery
We start with a structured intake — understanding your clinical needs, culture, and mission.
Precision Sourcing
Drawing on our 190,000-candidate database and direct outreach, we identify the nation's top providers.
Vetting & Compliance
Every candidate is screened for credentials, references, licensure, and motivation before you ever see a résumé.
Presentation & Feedback
Expect curated shortlists, transparent timelines, and proactive updates — no surprises.
Partnership Beyond Placement
We track retention and performance post-hire and stay engaged for long-term success.
What Clients Say
“Alyssa is amazing. Does not waste my staff's time. Very articulate and focused.”
“Great company to work with. The staff at MedStaff is reliable, professional, and knowledgeable of client needs. The process was easy and the candidates were outstanding.”
Why Employers Choose MedStaff
- Exclusive access to top-tier clinicians across every specialty
- Dedicated account manager and transparent communication
- National reach with boutique-level attention
- Proven results backed by data, not promises
FAQ
Recruiting in Tennessee, answered
- Do you recruit physicians in Tennessee?
- Yes. MedStaff Nationwide recruits physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians for organizations in Tennessee on contingency.
- How much do physician recruiters cost in Tennessee?
- We work on contingency: no retainer and no fee unless you hire. The placement fee is a percentage of first-year base compensation, agreed in writing before the search opens, and every placement includes a replacement guarantee.
- What do physicians and advanced practice clinicians earn in Tennessee?
- Median annual wages in Tennessee from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025): family medicine physicians $226,830, psychiatrists $214,880, nurse practitioners $117,590, and physician assistants $118,240. Offers that clear the market in a competitive Tennessee search typically need to sit at or above these medians, and we benchmark every search against them before it opens.
- How long does a physician search in Tennessee take?
- Our average time-to-fill across permanent clinical searches is 27 days from signed agreement to accepted offer. Tennessee licensing and credentialing run in parallel with the interview process so the start date holds.
- Do you handle Tennessee licensing and credentialing?
- We coordinate the Tennessee licensing application, DEA registration, and hospital credentialing file with the candidate from the day an offer is accepted, and keep your team updated until the start date.
- How many health professional shortage areas are in Tennessee?
- As of October 15, 2026, HRSA lists 162 primary care, 98 mental health, and 160 dental health professional shortage areas in Tennessee. Removing the primary care designations would take 346 more primary care physicians, and the mental health designations 220 more psychiatrists and other mental health providers. Tennessee also has 237 community health center sites, run by 31 federally qualified health centers and look-alikes.
Physician recruiters in other states
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