Critical Care Medicine

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee seeks a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care physician for an inpatient, full-time role within a nonprofit health system.

The position offers CME allowance and dedicated CME days, malpractice tail coverage, and eligibility for state medical licensure and DEA registration. Join an established team dedicated to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO credentialed and licensed to practice in Tennessee.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care.
• Eligible for state medical license and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs in an inpatient setting.
• Provide inpatient pulmonary and critical care services.
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system.
• Maintain licensure and comply with hospital policies and regulations.

Skills

Pulmonary Medicine

Critical Care

Board Certification

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time
CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care
• Eligible for state medical license and DEA registration

About Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

• With 407 beds, this regional referral center features a modern facility built in 2010 and a newly-renovated 16 operating room suite
• The hospital is centrally located in the fastest growing county in the state of Tennessee on a beautiful 68-acre campus on the bustling âMedical Center Parkwayâ corridor with convenient access to dining and shopping areas
• The hospital campus is currently undergoing a $110M expansion project, which includes the addition of 36 new high acuity beds, a parking garage dedicated to hospital employees and physicians, 18 new critical care unit beds, six additional NICU bassinets, 17 new post-surgery bays
• The hospital is well known in the community for its womenâs services and well-established heart surgery program
• Saint Thomas Health and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) have an established partnership in Middle Tennessee for training medical residents in a variety of specialties including internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• Ambient listening AI technology

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

*Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.