Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities \n
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As our Vascular Surgeon, you will join CommonSpirit Memorial Vascular Surgery Specialists, as a member of our growing team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You will practice within a collaborative medical staff supported by a strong regional referral network while making a meaningful impact on patients throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. You will play a vital role to help the team achieve excellent patient care, quality outcomes, and superior patient satisfaction within a community dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation. 

Every day, you will diagnose and treat a wide range of arterial and venous diseases, including peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, and venous insufficiency. You will be expected to perform a variety of surgical procedures and manage all aspects of patient care, from initial consultation and diagnosis through pre-operative workup, surgical intervention, and post-operative follow-up. In this role, you will also provide comprehensive wound care for complex vascular-related wounds and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other specialists to ensure integrated patient care.

To be successful in this role, you must be a fellowship-trained, highly skilled, and dedicated Board Certified/Board Eligible Vascular Surgeon who is fully committed to growing a practice in our community and ensuring excellent patient care, quality outcomes, and superior patient satisfaction. In your role, you will:

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• Diagnose and treat a wide range of arterial and venous diseases, including peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, and venous insufficiency.
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• Perform a variety of surgical procedures.
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• Manage all aspects of patient care, from initial consultation and diagnosis through pre-operative workup, surgical intervention, and post-operative follow-up.
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• Provide comprehensive wound care for complex vascular-related wounds.
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• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other specialists to ensure integrated patient care.
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We are offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a guaranteed base salary for your first year, production and quality incentives, commencement bonus, and relocation assistance. Benefits include health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME (5 days) & allowance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Required

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• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
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• Completion of a fully accredited Vascular Surgeon Fellowship program
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• Board-Certified / Board-Eligible
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• Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA in the state of Tennessee and/or Georgia
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• AHA ACLS certification
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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.

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.

\n 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."

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

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

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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.