Pulmonary Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Pulmonary Physician, you will join our dedicated team 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 the Chattanooga area by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year (and ranked among the top hospitals in Tennessee, No. 4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Every day you will diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic respiratory system illnesses, such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, etc. You will be pivotal in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. Your expertise will be crucial in performing diagnostic tests, creating tailored treatment plans, providing critical care when needed, and empowering patients through comprehensive education within a faith-based, not-for-profit organization committed to the healing ministry.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pulmonary Physician with a passion for managing complex respiratory conditions and a commitment to clinical excellence.

• Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide spectrum of disorders affecting the lungs and cardiopulmonary system, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducting, ordering, and interpreting essential diagnostic tests, such as spirometry, lung function tests, chest X-rays, and advanced imaging studies.
• Performing specialized procedures, including bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, etc.
• Developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, and providing long-term care management to optimize patient outcomes.
• Collaborating effectively with primary care physicians, oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists, and providing expert pulmonary consultations.
• Educating patients comprehensively on disease self-management, crucial lifestyle changes, and smoking cessation strategies to promote overall respiratory health.
• Maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records, ensuring thorough documentation of all patient encounters.
• Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols.

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 community, contributing to a team dedicated to advancing pulmonary care and patient well-being.

Job Requirements

Required

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary
• 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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