Internal Medicine Physician
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Job Summary
CommonSpirit 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 4700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
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As our Internal Medicine Physician you will focus on comprehensive adult care diagnosing/treating acute & chronic illnesses (diabetes heart disease infections) ordering tests prescribing medications providing preventive care (vaccines screenings lifestyle advice) and managing complex cases often in outpatient settings.
Every day you will coordinate with specialists and maintain detailed records ensuring holistic patient well-being. Your expertise will be crucial in building long-term relationships with patients guiding their health decisions and providing continuous integrated care that addresses their diverse medical needs throughout adulthood.
To be successful in your role you will strategically deliver comprehensive adult care diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses and providing preventive care. You will demonstrate exceptional medical expertise in managing complex cases ordering and interpreting tests and prescribing medications while effectively coordinating with specialists and meticulously maintaining records to ensure holistic patient well-being primarily in outpatient settings.
- Lead comprehensive continuous and patient-centered medical care for individuals and families across all life stages significantly impacting community health outcomes
- Conduct thorough patient evaluations diagnose and treat medical conditions provide preventive care manage chronic diseases perform minor procedures and coordinate specialist care
- Provide coverage when other physician employees at the facilities at which Physician practices are unavailable due to vacations holidays illness and attendance at professional activities
- Accept Physicians proportionate share of after-hours call coverage within Employers practice
- Arrange coverage for patients in hospitals whenever they are admitted for care in such facilities
- Flexible Scheduling with Clinic hoursMonday - Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM
We are offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a guaranteed base salary 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. An additional perk is no state income tax! Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Board-Certified / Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine
- AHA BLS Certification
- Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA in the state of Tennessee
Required Experience:
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