Hospitalist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist, you will join a well-established hospital-employed group at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity allows you to provide comprehensive patient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and TN's #4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Every day you will focus on high-quality inpatient care for adults, taking advantage of a supportive environment that includes no Peds, OB, or Trauma cases, and a Rapid Response Team for codes. You will benefit from a reasonable census and closed ICUs staffed by Intensivists, allowing you to concentrate on patient management without after-hours call. This role offers an attractive 7 on / 7 off shifts (Tuesday to Monday, 7am - 7pm), promoting a healthy work-life balance while ensuring consistent, dedicated care for our patients.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist with a dedication to providing outstanding, quality patient care in a dynamic hospital environment.

• Diagnosing, treating, and prescribing for a diverse adult inpatient population.
• Ordering and interpreting necessary diagnostic tests to accurately assess patient conditions.
• Developing and managing comprehensive discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborating effectively with specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records using the hospital's EMR system, Epic.
• Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols.
• Providing compassionate care and clear communication to patients and their families regarding their health status and treatment plans.
• Continuously staying abreast of the latest developments in internal medicine and hospitalist care.

We are offering a competitive base salary that includes a guaranteed base salary for three years, production and quality incentives, commencement bonus, longevity bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME (5 days) & allowance, relocation assistance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. An additional perk is no state income tax! Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!

Job Requirements

Required

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine
• Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA for Tennessee and Georgia
• AHA BLS certification

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, it offers a continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, and stroke care, and orthopedic and rehabilitation services. CommonSpirit Memorial is a regional referral center of choice with 4,700 employees and almost 500 affiliated physicians providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.