Hospitalist

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No state income tax

401(k) with match

CME allowance and days off

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN is looking for a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist. This role focuses on providing comprehensive inpatient care without pediatric, obstetric, or trauma responsibilities. Competitive base salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, 401(k) match, and stipends for relocation and cell phone.

The hospital has a strong reputation, being recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga for 11 consecutive years, and offers a supportive work environment emphasizing teamwork.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Ability to obtain an active medical license and DEA registration for TN and GA.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage inpatient care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Plan discharge for hospital inpatients.

Skills

Internal Medicine knowledge

Patient care management

DEA registration

AHA BLS certification

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CommonSpirit 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 #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.

Key Details

• Schedule: 7 on / 7 off shifts (7am - 7pm), Tuesday to Monday. Physician swing shift coverage until midnight.
• Focus: Inpatient care for adults; no pediatric, obstetric, or trauma responsibilities. No codes (Rapid Response Team handles), no after‑hours call.
• Support: Reasonable census with closed ICUs staffed by Intensivists.
• Primary responsibilities: Diagnose, treat, prescribe, order/interpret tests, and manage discharge planning for inpatients.
• Compensation: Competitive base salary, commencement bonus, quality incentive bonus, and longevity bonus.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME (5 days off) and allowance, professional dues, relocation reimbursement, and a cell‑phone stipend.
• Additional Perk: No state income tax.

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Ability to obtain an active medical license and DEA registration for Tennessee and Georgia.
• AHA BLS certification.

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is a not‑for‑profit, faith‑based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. It serves as a regional referral center with 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians offering a continuum of care including preventive, primary and acute hospital care, as well as oncology, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, orthopedic and rehabilitation services.