Hospitalist Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Board-Eligible / Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist to join our well-established hospital-employed group.

This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive patient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and TN's ), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

About the Opportunity :

• Schedule : 7 on / 7 off shifts (7am - 7pm), Tuesday to Monday. Physician swing shift coverage until midnight.
• Focus : Inpatient care for adults, no Peds, OB, or Trauma. No codes (Rapid Response Team handles), no after-hours call.
• Support : Reasonable census, closed ICUs staffed by Intensivists.
• Key Responsibilities : Diagnose, treat, prescribe, order / interpret tests, and manage discharge planning for inpatients.
• Compensation : Competitive Base Salary, Commencement Bonus, Quality Incentive Bonus, & Longevity Bonus.
• Benefits : Comprehensive package including Health / Dental / Vision, 401k with match, Malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME (5 days off) & allowance, Professional Dues, Relocation Reimbursement, and a Cell Phone Stipend.
• Additional Perk : NO STATE INCOME TAX!

Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!

Job Requirements

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, 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. CHI 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 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 :

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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Pay Range

$129.35 - $129.35 / hour