Internal Medicine Physician

American Academy of Family Physicians

Chattanooga (TN)

Hybrid

USD 230,000 - 311,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Tail insurance (malpractice) - tail

CME allowance

Student loan forgiveness

No state income tax

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial seeks an Internal Medicine Physician to deliver comprehensive adult care in outpatient settings, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and providing preventive care.

You will coordinate with specialists, maintain detailed records, and build long-term patient relationships while guiding health decisions and providing integrated care.

Qualifications

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 Tennessee medical license & DEA

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered medical care for individuals and families across all life stages.
Conduct thorough evaluations, diagnose and treat conditions, provide preventive care and manage chronic diseases.
Provide coverage when other physician employees are unavailable due to vacations, holidays, illness, or professional activities.
Accept proportionate share of after-hours call coverage within the practice.
Arrange coverage for hospitalized patients when admitted for care.
Flexible Scheduling with Clinic hours Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Education

MD/DO degree

Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Internal Medicine

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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 Physician's proportionate share of after‑hours call coverage within Employer's practice
Arrange coverage for patients in hospitals whenever they are admitted for care in such facilities
Flexible Scheduling with Clinic hours Monday - 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!

Job Requirements

Required

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

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, and stroke care, and orthopedic 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.

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