The University of Tennessee Medical Center is the region’s academic medical center, level 1 trauma center and a Magnet-recognized hospital, guided by a mission to serve through healing, education and discovery. The 710-bed hospital serves as a major referral center for East Tennessee and surrounding regions, and is home to specialized services including the region’s only adult and pediatric transplant center and dedicated heart hospital. Team members are supported by a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible medical plans, employer-paid life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement covering up to 27 credit hours annually. The hospital promotes inclusion and professional advancement through its office for talent and culture development and employee support groups. Workforce wellbeing and retention efforts are reinforced by the hospital’s wellness council and its nursing retention and recruitment council, which focus on engagement, safety and professional sustainability. Recent recognitions include Forbes naming UTMC the top-ranked health system employer in Tennessee and honors from Newsweek for excellence in maternity care and workplace diversity.
