Nocturnist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Nocturnist, you will join a well-established hospital-employed group at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity allows you to provide comprehensive patient care within 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 TN's #4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. Every night you will focus on providing outstanding inpatient care for adults during the overnight hours, playing a pivotal role in ensuring continuity of care and managing acute changes in patient conditions. You will operate within a highly supportive environment, free from Peds, OB, or Trauma cases, and with no codes (Rapid Response Team handles) and no after-hours call, allowing you to concentrate fully on patient management. With a reasonable census and closed ICUs staffed by Intensivists, you can deliver high-quality care efficiently. This role offers a dedicated night schedule of 158 shifts (including 5 CME days), from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, fostering a specialized expertise in nighttime hospital medicine. To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Nocturnist with a passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality care during the overnight hours. 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. Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records, ensuring comprehensive documentation of care provided overnight. Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols, particularly those relevant to nocturnal care. 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, potential eligibiltiy for federal student loan forgiveness, and an additional perk is no state income tax. Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community! Job Requirements Required MD or DO degree Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA for Tennessee and Georgia AHA BLS certification Where You'll Work 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 #HEC Pay Range $300,000 - $335,000 /year