Endovascular Neurosurgeon

As our Endovascular Neurosurgeon, you will join our premier healthcare team at CommonSpirit Memorial in Chattanooga, TN. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment, backed by a strong referral network and a dedicated team. Embrace a career that balances challenging medical practice with an exceptional quality of life amidst Chattanooga's stunning natural beauty.

Every day you will be managing a wide variety of Endovascular cases, including the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and non-surgical management of disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, including the brain, spine, spinal cord, and nerves, while also working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care. Your role demands unparalleled precision, critical decision-making under high pressure, and a profound commitment to improving the lives of patients suffering from intricate neurological disorders.

• Conduct thorough neurological examinations, review patient medical histories, and order and interpret diagnostic tests (such as MRI, CT scans, and EEGs) to accurately diagnose conditions that may require surgical intervention.
• Perform complex and often lengthy operations using advanced techniques like microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, and robotic assistance. Procedures may include: brain tumor removal and aneurysm repair, repair of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, and implantation of devices such as deep brain stimulators for movement disorders.
• Develop individualized, comprehensive treatment plans that may include surgical intervention, medication, or non-surgical therapies.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatment options, potential risks, and expected outcomes in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Monitor patients' recovery in post-operative or critical care settings, manage any complications, and coordinate with rehabilitation specialists to ensure the best possible long-term outcomes.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

We are offering a competitive base salary that includes a guaranteed base salary and production incentives, commencement bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME allowance, relocation assistance, potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness, and an additional perk of no state income tax!

Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community, contributing to a team dedicated to the healing ministry with outstanding facilities and dedicated employees and physicians.

Required

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified / board eligible in Neurosurgery
• Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA for the state of Tennessee
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications

CommonSpirit Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit Health, 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.

About Chattanooga, TN: America's First National Park City

Discover Chattanooga, Tennessee – North America's first National Park City – a vibrant hub where urban energy meets unparalleled natural beauty. Known as "The Scenic City" and "GIG City" for its blazing-fast internet, Chattanooga is nestled in the heart of the mountains, conveniently located where Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee converge. It's just a two-hour drive from major metropolitan centers like Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham.

Chattanooga consistently earns accolades, recognized by Outside Magazine as the #1 OUTSIDE CITY and lauded among "America's Top-Rated Cities" and "Top 10 Cities" for living and recreation. It's celebrated as one of the "Smartest Cities in the World" and a "Top 10 Southern Mid-Market with a Highly Diversified Economy."

This dynamic city effortlessly blends "Big City" amenities with the ease of a smaller town, offering:

• A family-friendly and safe atmosphere
• Easy commutes and a moderate cost of living
• A revitalized $120 million riverfront
• A very active Arts Council and diverse Museums
• An extensive greenway system perfect for walking, running, and biking
  

Embrace an abundance of outdoor activities, from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain to floating down the Sequatchie River, or explore scenic trails by bike or horseback. Water sports enthusiasts will delight in Nickajack and Chickamauga Lakes, or thrilling kayaking/rafting adventures on the Great Ocoee River (a former Summer Olympics venue). Golfers will find numerous challenging courses.

Educational opportunities are exceptional, with strong public school systems and excellent local private schools, particularly in areas like Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga further enhances the region's academic landscape, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and medical education programs, including 9 residency and 4 fellowship programs.

Chattanooga Area Attractions:

• Tennessee Aquarium
• Hunter Museum of American Art
• Creative Discovery Museum
• IMAX 3D Theater
• Chattanooga Choo Choo
• Chattanooga Zoo
• Rock City
• Ruby Falls
• Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
• White Water Rafting
• Rock Climbing – Largest Indoor Facility - Mountain Climbing
• Hamilton Place Mall is TN's largest mall - 5 Regional Shopping Malls
• Chattanooga Look Outs AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
• Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
• 21 Golf Courses

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