Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Chattanooga, TN

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Chattanooga, TN Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37401!

• Job Reference Id: ORD-211845-MD-TN
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: 7 days straight throughout 2026
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This premier healthcare facility provides comprehensive pulmonary services with both inpatient critical care capabilities and maintains appropriate staffing and equipment to support specialized pulmonary procedures.

Chattanooga is a vibrant "Scenic City" in southeastern Tennessee nestled along the Tennessee River and Appalachian foothills. Known for outdoor adventure, it features Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee Aquarium, and a revitalized riverfront. As a former industrial hub turned tech-forward, it offers a high quality of life.

The clinician will provide comprehensive pulmonary critical care coverage during day shifts with night call responsibilities, managing adult medical and surgical patients. Daily responsibilities include admissions, cross coverage, and pulmonary consultations with an average of 30 days per month coverage. The position requires proficiency in essential procedures including tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, conscious sedation, and bronchoscopy. The clinician will manage patients across multiple locations with variable census ranging from 4-15 patients per day depending on facility assignment.

• Case Load/PPD: 4-5 patients per day at one location, max 10 at another location, 10-15 at Glenwood
• Support Staff: In house hospitalists, ER MD, respiratory therapy, ICU Nursing
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: Night Call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Shift Times: Day shift with night call coverage
• Procedures Required: Tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture
• CertificationsRequired: Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine required

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

About LocumTenens.com

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LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.

We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.

Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.

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