Nocturnist

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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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.

Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga and Ringgold communities, making a significant impact on local healthcare access!

Job Requirements

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