Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist Physician

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Malpractice tail coverage

CME allowance

Health and wellness benefits

401k with match

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN and Ringgold, GA seeks a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist to join a hospital-employed group. This hybrid role encompasses inpatient ICU management and outpatient care, with bronchoscopy and other procedures.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for adults and support pulmonary and critical care services across care settings. Licensure in TN/GA is required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care.
• Ability to obtain TN and GA medical licenses and DEAs.
• AHA ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pulmonary and critical care for adult patients.
• Perform bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and other critical care procedures.
• Manage ventilated patients in the ICU with advanced life support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with patients and families.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies and best practices.

Skills

Pulmonary Critical Care

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Medical licensure TN/GA

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Board-Eligible / Board-Certified Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist Physician, you will join a well-established hospital-employed group at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN and Ringgold, GA. This exceptional opportunity allows you 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.

Every day you will focus on providing outstanding, quality patient care for adults, leveraging your dual expertise in pulmonology and critical care. You will be instrumental in diagnosing and treating complex respiratory conditions, managing critically ill patients, and seamlessly transitioning between inpatient and outpatient settings. This dynamic hybrid role offers the unique chance to follow patients through their continuum of care, from acute critical illness to long-term pulmonary management.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Eligible / Board-Certified Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist Physician with a dedication to providing high-quality care to patients with complex pulmonary and critical illness in a dynamic hospital environment.

• Conducting thorough medical examinations and tests to accurately assess patient conditions, both in pulmonary and critical care settings.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
• Managing critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit, including ventilation support and advanced life-sustaining therapies.
• Performing pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and critical care procedures.
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including other specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Explaining patient conditions, health status, and necessary treatments clearly to patients and their families, fostering understanding and shared decision‑making.
• Participating and contributing to comprehensive patient care discussions across both pulmonary and critical care services.
• Ensuring adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and best practices in both pulmonology and critical care medicine.

We are offering a competitive base salary and commencement bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME & allowance, professional dues, relocation assistance, potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness, and an additional perk of no state income tax!
Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga and Ringgold communities!

Job Requirements

Required

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care
• Ability to obtain active medical licenses and DEAs in state of Tennessee and Georgia
• AHA ACLS and BLS certifications

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.

About Chattanooga, TN: America’s First National Park City

Discover Chattanooga, Tennessee – North America’s first National Park City – a vibrant hub where urban energy meets unparalleled natural beauty. Known as "The Scenic City" and "GIG City" for its blazing‑fast internet, Chattanooga is nestled in the heart of the mountains, conveniently located where Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee converge. It’s just a two‑hour drive from major metropolitan centers like Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham.

Chattanooga consistently earns accolades, recognized by Outside Magazine as the #1 OUTSIDE CITY and lauded among "America’s Top‑Rated Cities" and "Top 10 Cities" for living and recreation. It’s celebrated as one of the "Smartest Cities in the World" and a "Top 10 Southern Mid‑Market with a Highly Diversified Economy."

This dynamic city effortlessly blends "Big City" amenities with the ease of a smaller town, offering:

• A family‑friendly and safe atmosphere
• Easy commutes and a moderate cost of living
• A revitalized $120 million riverfront
• A very active Arts Council and diverse Museums
• An extensive greenway system perfect for walking, running, and biking

Embrace an abundance of outdoor activities, from hang‑gliding off Lookout Mountain to floating down the Sequatchie River, or explore scenic trails by bike or horseback. Water sports enthusiasts will delight in Nickajack and Chickamauga Lakes, or thrilling kayaking/rafting adventures on the Great Ocoee River (a former Summer Olympics venue). Golfers will find numerous challenging courses.

Educational opportunities are exceptional, with strong public school systems and excellent local private schools, particularly in areas like Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga further enhances the region's academic landscape, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and medical education programs, including 9 residency and 4 fellowship programs.

Chattanooga Area Attractions:

• Tennessee Aquarium
• Hunter Museum of American Art
• Creative Discovery Museum
• IMAX 3D Theater
• Chattanooga Choo Choo
• Chattanooga Zoo
• Rock City
• Ruby Falls
• Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
• White Water Rafting
• Rock Climbing - Largest Indoor Facility - Mountain Climbing
• Hamilton Place Mall is TN's largest mall - 5 Regional Shopping Malls
• Chattanooga Look Outs AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
• Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
• 21 Golf Courses

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Pay Range

$400,000 - $420,000 /year