Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs 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 RequirementsRequired- 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
