Hospitalist

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty:
Hospitalist

Candidate Type:
MD, DO

Visas Accepted:
No J-1 or H-1B

Loan Repayment:
Negotiable

Salary Range:
$285,000.00 to $285,000.00 / Year

Employment Type:
Not Specified

Bonus Offered:
Negotiable

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist focusing on Admissions, 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 be at the forefront of patient care, primarily focusing on the efficient and thorough admission of adult inpatients. You will conduct initial assessments, formulate diagnostic plans, and initiate treatment for a diverse patient population, setting the crucial foundation for their hospital stay. This role offers an attractive 7 on / 7 off shifts (Tuesday to Monday, 11am - 11pm), providing a clear and predictable schedule. You will work in a highly supportive environment, free from Peds, OB, or Trauma cases, benefiting from a reasonable census and closed ICUs staffed by Intensivists, allowing you to concentrate your expertise where it's needed most.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist with a keen focus on admissions and a dedication to providing outstanding, quality patient care.

• Performing comprehensive initial evaluations for all newly admitted adult inpatients.
• Developing and initiating evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans upon admission.
• Ordering and interpreting necessary tests to quickly and accurately assess patient conditions.
• Collaborating effectively with ED physicians, specialists, and admitting teams to streamline patient flow and care transitions.
• Providing timely and clear communication to patients and their families regarding their admission status, initial diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensuring accurate and thorough documentation of all admission processes and patient findings in the EMR system, Epic.
• Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols specific to the admission process.
• Continuously staying abreast of the latest developments in internal medicine and hospitalist care to optimize admission protocols.

We are offering a competitive base salary that includes a guaranteed $285,000 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 is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

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Pay Range
$285,000 - $285,000 /year

Contact Information

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Erin Saunders

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