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Oncology Physician Careers at Covenant Health

Excellence in Practice. Support at Every Step.

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Your Opportunity to Lead the Future of Cancer Care 

Covenant Health is building the future of cancer care through advanced technology, collaborative leadership and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and find a community to call home, you’re in the right place. 

Explore Oncology Physician Opportunities
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Why Covenant Health Oncology Group? 

Choosing where to practice medicine is an important decision. At Covenant Health Oncology Group, our physicians are our trusted partners, respected leaders and key drivers of our program’s future. 

Covenant Health is the region’s largest healthcare enterprise, serving a 25-county region. As a locally owned, not-for-profit health system, Covenant Health combines the stability of a large enterprise with a physician-led approach to innovation, collaboration and excellence. With 10 hospitals and over 85 clinics, we are the trusted, valued healthcare partner for individuals and families across our community. 

World Class Oncology Innovation 

Covenant Health Oncology invests in the most advanced cancer technologies available today, giving you the tools you’ll need to deliver exceptional care from day one. 

Our program offers: 

This is a place where excellence isn’t just aspirational; it’s the standard. 

Leadership Opportunities

We believe the strongest cancer programs are shaped by the physicians who lead them. 

At Covenant Health Oncology, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to: 

  • Influence clinical strategy and program development
  • Step into service line, committee or medical leadership roles 
  • Help guide the growth and evolution of oncology services across the system 
  • Mentor and collaborate with peers and the next generation of oncology professionals 

Here, your experience and perspective help shape not only the program, but the future of cancer care in our region. 

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A Culture of Respect and Collaboration

Physicians at Covenant Health Oncology practice in a team-based environment built on mutual respect and shared accountability. 

You’ll work alongside colleagues who value: 

  • Patient-first approach to care
  • Clinical excellence 
  • Open collaboration across specialties 
  • Practice environments designed for a sustainable career 
  • Supportive operational and administrative infrastructure 

Our physicians are respected by their peers, supported by leadership and empowered to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional, patient first care. 

  • A middle-aged man with short gray hair, wearing a white lab coat and blue striped tie, stands against a plain gray background, smiling slightly and facing the camera—one of the dedicated Covenant Health Proton Center Physicians.
    “At Covenant Health, we’re building a cancer program centered on patient-focused, compassionate care. We combine strong clinical collaboration with the most advanced technology available and a deep commitment to the people we serve. By harnessing cutting-edge innovations, we deliver precise and highly effective treatments that benefit our patients and strengthen the health of our entire community. Our vision is to create an exceptional environment of care focused on patients where physicians lead, innovate, and provide truly outstanding care—helping shape the future of oncology in our region.”

    David Penberthy, MD
  • Rizwan Tariq, MD
    “It’s a place where physicians support each another, decisions are thoughtful, and patients always come first. That kind of environment makes a real difference in how you practice every day.”

    Rizwan Tariq, MD

Quality of Life Outside the Clinic 

Exceptional medicine should go hand-in-hand with a fulfilling life outside of work. Practicing with Covenant Health Oncology Group offers great benefits, so you can enjoy the community you call home. Our offerings include: 

East Tennessee is frequently ranked among the most desirable places to relocate. Its natural beauty, affordability and strong sense of community make it a great place to settle down and build your career.  

Located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the region offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, fishing and boating. At the same time, communities like Knoxville provide a vibrant cultural and arts scene, anchored by music, theater, dining and the University of Tennessee.  

Here, there’s something for everyone.  

Connect with our Oncology Physician Recruiter today

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Explore Our Facilities

  • Claiborne Medical Center

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    Located in Tazewell, TN, Claiborne Medical Center has served the tri-state community since 1959 and offers a full range of medical services including cardiology, general surgery and specialized procedures for gynecology and urology. Our 120 physicians and 350 employees are committed to using the latest technology to provide excellent patient care every day.

  • Cumberland Medical Center

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    Located in Crossville, Tennessee, Cumberland Medical Center has served the local community since 1950. Fully Accredited by the Joint Commission, our team of more than 100 physicians and more than 600 employees collaborate to offer a full range of specialty services, including cardiology, intensive care, endoscopy, surgery, orthopedics, maternity services, cancer care and advanced wound care.

  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center

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    Located in Lenoir City, Tennessee, Fort Loudoun Medical Center is a beautiful 87,000-square-foot facility equipped with the latest technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care for our community members. Our 200 physicians and 257 employees specialize in a variety of services, including cancer care, cardiology, emergency medicine, surgery and stroke intervention.

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

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    Located in Knoxville, TN, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a tertiary regional referral center for stroke, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, neurology, surgery and obstetrics. With a team of more than 350 physicians in 45 specialties and more than 2,000 employees, we use a multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive, individualized patient care.

  • Covenant Health LeConte

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    Located in Sevierville, Tennessee, Covenant Health LeConte is a magnificent $120 million hospital with medical services and advanced technology rarely seen in cities of similar size. Our team of 140 physicians and 550 employees work together to provide 24-hour emergency care, stroke intervention, maternity care, surgical services, cancer care, physical therapy and other medical services to residents and tourists in Sevier County.

  • Methodist Medical Center

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    Methodist Medical Center first opened as an Army hospital in 1943 when Oak Ridge was still America’s “Secret City.” Today, the medical center is a 283-bed facility that serves more than 200,000 people in Anderson, Roane, Morgan, Campbell and Scott counties. The hospital offers 30 specialty services ranging from cardiology and orthopedics to oncology and wound care.

  • Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System

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    Located in Morristown, Tennessee, Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is home to six Centers of Excellence, including the Emergency and Critical Care Center, the Heart, Lung and Vascular Center, the Morristown Regional Cancer Center, the Surgical Services Center, the Joint Center, and the Women’s Center.

  • Parkwest Medical Center

     

    Parkwest Medical Center exteriorParkwest Medical Center is 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.

  • Covenant Health Roane

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    Located in Harriman, Tennessee, Covenant Health Roane is a beautiful, modern facility equipped with advanced technologies and an expert team of 112 physicians and 289 employees who provide quality medical, surgical and critical care, emergency services, rehabilitation support, diagnostic imaging and health education.

  • Covenant Health Oncology Group

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    Covenant Health has the region’s largest cancer fighting network, with more board certified oncologists, surgeons, cancer centers and imaging centers close to where our patients call home. Thompson Cancer Survival Center is the foundation of our network.

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