Critical Care Physician
About Us
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $172.76 - $187.73 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN and Ringgold, GA is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Critical Care Physician 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 #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.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: 7 on / 7 off shifts (7am - 7pm)
- Focus & Key Responsibilities: Inpatient care for adults. Provide stabilizing and recovery-oriented healthcare services to critically ill patients, conduct thorough medical examinations and tests to accurately assess patient conditions, explain patient conditions, health status, and necessary treatments clearly to patients and their families.
- Compensation: Competitive Base Salary, Commencement Bonus.
- Benefits: Comprehensive package including Health/Dental/Vision, 401k with match, Malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME & allowance, Professional Dues, Relocation Reimbursement, and a Cell Phone Stipend.
- Additional Perk: NO STATE INCOME TAX!
Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga and Ringgold communities!
Job Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Critical Care
- Ability to obtain an active medical license in state of Tennessee and Georgia
- AHA ACLS and BLS certifications
- Preference for pulmonary trained with neuro and cardiac experience
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 #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
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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.
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