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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Join Our Founding Team at CHI Memorial Hospital in Ringgold! CHI Memorial Hospital in Ringgold, GA is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist to join our hospital-employed group.

Be part of a unique and impactful opportunity as we launch CHI Memorial Hospital in Ringgold, GA, a new facility opening in January 2026. This hospital expands our commitment to comprehensive, compassionate care for the North Georgia community. You will join the founding team, work with advanced technology in a brand-new setting, and help shape the patient experience and local healthcare access in a modern environment.

The new hospital will feature:

• 64 Patient Rooms
• 24-Bed Emergency Department
• 8-Bed Intensive Care Unit
• 5 Operating Rooms
• 2 Endoscopy Suites
• Comprehensive Imaging Services
• On-site Laboratory
• Bistro-style Dining
• Chapel

About CHI Memorial: A regional leader in healthcare for Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, CHI Memorial is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization and proud member of CommonSpirit Health. With about 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians, we provide a continuum of care including preventative, primary, and acute hospital services, as well as specialized care in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our accolades:

• Best Regional Hospital: Named Best Regional Hospital in the Chattanooga area by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year, and ranked among the top hospitals in Tennessee (No. 4).
• 'A' Hospital Safety Grade: Recognized with an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety.

About the Opportunity

• Schedule: 153 shifts – 7am - 7pm
• Focus: Inpatient care for adults; no pediatrics, OB, or trauma. No codes (Rapid Response Team handles)
• Support: Reasonable census, closed ICUs staffed by Intensivists
• Key Responsibilities: Diagnose, treat, prescribe, order/interpret tests, and manage discharge planning for inpatients
• Compensation: Competitive base salary, commencement bonus, quality incentive bonus, and longevity bonus
• Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME (5 days off) & allowance, professional dues, relocation
• Reimbursement and a cell phone stipend

Job Requirements

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

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. 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. CHI Memorial is a regional referral center of choice with about 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.

Ringgold is a city located in Catoosa County, Georgia, situated in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. It serves as the county seat of Catoosa County. The historic downtown district preserves much of its 19th-century charm, featuring architectural styles from that period. Today, Ringgold functions as a growing suburban community offering a blend of residential areas, local businesses, and light industry. Its strategic location along Interstate 75 provides access to the larger opportunities of Chattanooga. The city maintains a strong sense of community, supported by its local government, schools, and civic organizations.

Pay Range

$170.00 - $182.46 /hour