Physician Infectious Disease - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a full-time, Board Certified or Board Eligible Infectious Disease Physician to join our team.

About CommonSpirit Memorial: A regional leader in healthcare for Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, CommonSpirit Memorial is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization and proud member of CommonSpirit Health. With 4,700 dedicated employees and almost 500 affiliated physicians, we are committed to the healing ministry of the Church, providing a continuum of care that includes preventative, primary, and acute hospital services, as well as specialized care in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in our accolades:

• Best Regional Hospital: Named Best Regional Hospital in the Chattanooga area by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year, and ranked among the top hospitals in Tennessee (No. 4).
• 'A' Hospital Safety Grade: Consistently recognized with an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, demonstrating our dedication to patient safety.

Overview: The Infectious Disease Physician is responsible for the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide spectrum of infectious diseases. This role involves managing complex patient cases across inpatient and outpatient settings, contributing to infection control strategies, and promoting judicious antimicrobial use.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, with 1:4 call rotation
• Clinical Care:
  
  • Diagnose and manage bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and mycobacterial infections.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including antimicrobial therapy.
  • Provide expert consultations to other medical specialties regarding infectious disease management.
  • Manage immunocompromised patients, including those with HIV/AIDS, transplant recipients, etc.
  • Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic tests (e.g., cultures, serologies, molecular tests).
    
  • Provide coverage at our Chattanooga campus, with remote coverage of our North Georgia and Hixson, TN campuses
• Infection Prevention & Control:
  
  • Collaborate with infection prevention teams to identify, investigate, and control healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks.
  • Advise on isolation precautions, sterilization, and disinfection practices.
• Documentation & Communication:
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Benefits: 
  • Comprehensive package including Health/Dental/Vision/ 401k with match
    
  • Additional Perk: No state income tax

Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!

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

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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