Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Nocturnist, you will join the team at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Ringgold, GA, our exceptional new facility that just opened its doors in January 2026. This truly unique and impactful opportunity allows you to be part of a hospital-employed group dedicated to launching and shaping comprehensive, compassionate care for the North Georgia community within this cutting-edge hospital. You will be part of CommonSpirit Memorial, 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 among the top hospitals in Tennessee, No. 4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Every day you will work with advanced technology in a brand-new setting, providing vital inpatient care for adults as part of our core team. This role offers an attractive night schedule of 158 shifts (including 5 CME days) from 7 PM to 7 AM, allowing you to contribute significantly to our operations. You will operate in a highly supportive environment, free from Peds, OB, or Trauma cases and a reasonable census. Our new hospital features 64 Patient Rooms, a 24-Bed Emergency Department, an 8-Bed Open Intensive Care Unit, 5 Operating Rooms, 2 Endoscopy Suites, and cutting-edge comprehensive imaging services, providing an ideal setting to grow your career within a modern, forward-thinking environment.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist with a passion for delivering outstanding, quality patient care in a new, dynamic hospital setting. 

• Diagnosing, treating, and prescribing for a diverse adult inpatient population under your care overnight.
• Promptly evaluating new admissions and managing acute changes in patient conditions.
• Ordering and interpreting necessary diagnostic tests to guide treatment during the night shift.
• Collaborating effectively with day-shift hospitalists, nurses, and other specialists to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Managing discharge planning for appropriate patients, or preparing them for day-shift discharge processes.
• Responding to urgent patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions during the night time.
• Ensuring accurate and thorough documentation of all patient encounters and care provided overnight.
• Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols, especially within a newly launched facility.

We are offering a competitive base salary that includes a guaranteed base salary for three years, quality and longevity incentives, commencement 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.

Required

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

CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital, a member of CommonSpirit, is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, 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. CommonSpirit Memorial is a regional referral center of choice with 4,700 employees and almost 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. Known for its historical significance, Ringgold played a notable role during the American Civil War, with several key engagements occurring in and around the area. 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 residents with convenient access to the larger economic and cultural opportunities of Chattanooga. The city maintains a strong sense of community, supported by its local government, schools, and various civic organizations. Its appeal often stems from its small-town atmosphere combined with the readily available amenities and attractions of a nearby metropolitan area.

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