Internal Medicine Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Internal Medicine Physician, you will join a well-established Physician Group, Ridgeside Medical, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 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.

In this role, you will conduct thorough patient evaluations, leveraging your expertise to accurately diagnose and expertly treat a wide array of medical conditions. You will provide essential preventive care, guide patients through health maintenance strategies, and empower them with crucial patient education. Your responsibilities will also include adeptly managing chronic diseases, performing minor procedures, and strategically coordinating care with specialists, all while diligently building lasting patient and family relationships. You will meticulously document all encounters, communicate effectively with patients, and ensure strict adherence to evidence-based guidelines, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will possess broad clinical expertise in internal medicine, strong diagnostic acumen, and demonstrate a compassionate, holistic approach to patient care. You must be committed to fostering enduring patient relationships and dedicated to continuous professional development. Experience in community-focused primary care and a genuine passion for serving as a primary healthcare advocate for our diverse populations will position you for excellence in this impactful physician role. This role offers:

• Cognitive assessment with a blend of primary care procedures
• Flexible Scheduling with Clinic hours Monday – Friday; 8:00AM – 4:30PM
• Light after-hours call - Telephone only

We are offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a guaranteed base salary for your first year, production and quality incentives, commencement bonus, and relocation assistance. Benefits include health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME (5 days) & allowance, 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

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board-Certified / Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine
• AHA BLS Certification
• Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA in the state of Tennessee