Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon: Shoulder Focus

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity bonuses

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a highly skilled Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon. This position offers an exciting opportunity to practice in a supportive environment, providing comprehensive orthopedic care. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills, prioritize patient satisfaction, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. A minimum of 2-3 years of post-residency experience is preferred, but exceptional new graduates will be considered. Join a renowned facility known for its commitment to healthcare excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of post-residency experience preferred, but exceptional new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive orthopedic care for diverse patient needs.
• Perform advanced surgical procedures, including specialized orthopedic cases.
• Provide empathetic communication and prioritize patient safety.
• Collaborate with teams and ensure integrated care.
• Participate in call rotation and maintain accurate medical documentation.
• Engage in ongoing medical education and professional development.

Skills

Excellent surgical skills and clinical judgment

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Commitment to patient satisfaction and quality outcomes

Experience with Epic

Education

MD / DO from an accredited institution

Board Certified or Board‑Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Ability to obtain an unrestricted TN / GA medical license

AHA BLS

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. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 2026-467288
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Hours/Pay Period: 80
• Provider: Physician
• Provider Type: MD/DO
• Speciality: Orthopedic Surgery
• Bonuses Offered: Productivity, Relocation, Sign‑on
• Loan Repayment: None
• Visa Sponsorship: J1/H1 Visa
• Remote: No
• Category: Physician
• Recruiter Name: Chelsea Taylor
• Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
• Shift: Day

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon to join our newly established orthopedic practice in the TN / GA market.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, contributing to a collegial work environment, and upholding the mission and values of CommonSpirit Memorial. This position offers an exciting opportunity to practice in a supportive, physician‑led setting with access to cutting‑edge technology and a robust referral network.

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.

About the Opportunity

• Deliver comprehensive orthopedic care: Diagnose, treat, and manage musculoskeletal conditions for diverse patient needs.
• Perform advanced surgical procedures: Expertise in a wide range of orthopedic surgeries, including shoulder specialized orthopedic cases.
• Ensure patient‑centered care: Provide empathetic communication, clear treatment explanations, and prioritize patient safety and satisfaction.
• Collaborate effectively: Work seamlessly with multi‑disciplinary teams, referring physicians, and rehabilitation specialists to ensure integrated care.
• Maintain clinical excellence: Adhere to best practices, participate in call rotation, and uphold accurate medical documentation.
• Commit to professional growth: Engage in ongoing medical education, quality initiatives, and professional development.

Job Requirements

• Education: MD / DO from an accredited institution
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Board‑Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Licensure: Ability to obtain an unrestricted TN / GA medical license
• Life Support Certification: AHA BLS
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of post‑residency experience preferred, but exceptional new graduates will be considered
• Skills:
  • Excellent surgical skills and clinical judgment.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skill.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.
  • Commitment to patient satisfaction and quality outcomes.
  • Experience with Epic preferred.

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.