Infectious Disease Physician

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision package

401k with match

No state income tax

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Chattanooga is seeking a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible Infectious Disease Physician. The role entails diagnosing and managing various infectious diseases, collaborating with teams for infection prevention, and providing expert consultations. An MD or DO degree, board certification in Infectious Diseases, and the ability to obtain an active medical license in Tennessee are required. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and more. Join a dedicated team committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA for Tennessee.
• AHA BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide spectrum of infectious diseases.
• Collaborate with teams to control healthcare-associated infections.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with patients.

Skills

Diagnosis of infections

Antimicrobial therapy

Patient communication

Collaboration with infection prevention teams

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certified/board eligible in Infectious Diseases

Job description

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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a full‑time, Board Certified or Board Eligible Infectious Disease Physician to join our team.

About CommonSpirit Memorial: A regional leader in healthcare for Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, CommonSpirit Memorial is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization and proud member of CommonSpirit Health. With 4,700 dedicated employees and almost 500 affiliated physicians, we are committed to the healing ministry of the Church, providing a continuum of care that includes preventative, primary, and acute hospital services, as well as specialized care in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in our accolades:

• Best Regional Hospital: Named Best Regional Hospital in the Chattanooga area by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year, and ranked among the top hospitals in Tennessee (No. 4).
• 'A' Hospital Safety Grade: Consistently recognized with an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, demonstrating our dedication to patient safety.

Overview

The Infectious Disease Physician is responsible for the comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide spectrum of infectious diseases. This role involves managing complex patient cases across inpatient and outpatient settings, contributing to infection control strategies, and promoting judicious antimicrobial use.

Clinical Care

• Diagnose and manage bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and mycobacterial infections.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including antimicrobial therapy.
• Provide expert consultations to other medical specialties regarding infectious disease management.
• Manage immunocompromised patients, including those with HIV/AIDS, transplant recipients, etc.
• Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic tests (e.g., cultures, serologies, molecular tests).

Infection Prevention & Control

• Collaborate with infection prevention teams to identify, investigate, and control healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks.
• Advise on isolation precautions, sterilization, and disinfection practices.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including Health/Dental/Vision and 401k with match.
• Additional Perk: No state income tax.

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certified/board eligible in Infectious Diseases.
• Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA for Tennessee.
• AHA BLS certification.

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit Health, 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, stroke care, and orthopedics and rehabilitation services. CommonSpirit 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.

Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!