OverviewCHI Memorial Hospital is offering for a Pulmonary Medicine Physician to join our growing practice in Chattanooga, Tenn.Overview:
For over five years we have had strong growth in our clinics and pulmonary consult service. This practice has grown to 13 Doctors and 3 Advanced Practice Providers.
Current group has great diversity and allows for a great work environment.
Clinic weeks have protected bronchoscopy time, one week of pulmonary consults around once every 4 weeks.
This schedule allows for a great work-life balance with vacation time included.
This practice covers a healthy three hospital program however physicians will be assigned only to one hospital for physician efficiency and a continuum of patient care.
Current medical intensive care unit beds include 14 MICU, 20 Cardiac Care Unit, and critical care consults in the Cardiovascular ICU.
This position focuses on outpatient and pulmonary consultative services.
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Benefits:
Competitive Base Salary and commencement bonus in year one
Relocation, CME, Professional Related Expenses Reimbursement
Full Benefits, including 401(K)
Compensation and Benefits package
Cell Phone Stipend
Malpractice Coverage Provided
No State Income Tax
CHI Memorial Hospital is a regional referral center
Large primary care physicians within the larger medical group
Low cost of living
Chattanooga has been voted one of the most vibrant and outdoor communities
Pulmonary and Critical Care Program Overview:
Pulmonary consult service and procedures
Outpatient pulmonary clinic
50-bed ICU rotation with 24/7 in-house coverage, in a 420-bed hospital
Three state-of-the-art intensive care units (MICU, CCU, and CVICU)
Physicians provide onsite day and night ICU coverage
Nights are divided equally with the group
Fully equipped bronchoscopy capabilities (EMN, EBUS, robotic, and cone beam)
Intensivist-managed and ELSO-accredited ECMO program
About CHI Memorial Medical Group
Chattanooga’s ONLY 5 STAR rated hospital.
CHI Memorial tops CMS list in the region.
CHI Memorial is ranked the 2nd BEST HOSPITAL in TN by US News.
CHI Memorial is recognized as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by Thomson Reuters, the health care industry's leading source of information on hospital quality and “100 Great Community Hospitals” by Becker’s Hospital Review. A survey conducted by Medicare.gov, ranks CHI Memorial Healthcare System as a leading hospital in the Chattanooga area for patient satisfaction.
CHI Memorial is a not-for-profit, faith-based 443-bed healthcare system with 3 campuses (Chattanooga and Hixson in TN and Fort Oglethorpe in GA).
CHI Memorial is a Regional Referral Center of choice! Over 700 Physicians on staff and over 4,000 associates, and 550 very active volunteers providing healthcare throughout
Our Center of Excellence core service lines include Oncology, Cardiac, and Orthopedics.
With the completion of our 320 million dollar renovation in July 2014, 300,000 sq. ft. have been added to the campus, added 96 patient rooms to a brand new seven-story tower, St. Anne’s Chapel with original stained glass windows, a 52 bed, State of the Art, ICU; Guerry Heart and Vascular Center, 7 cardiac catheterization rooms, State of the Art Cardiac Short Stay and Critical Care Unit and grew our patient navigation program to encompass all cancer centers of excellence and the congestive heart failure program.About Chattanooga
#1 OUTSIDE CITY by “Outside Magazine.”
Chattanooga, Tennessee is noted as "The Scenic City" and “GIG City” – fastest internet in the South; nestled in the heart of the mountains where the states of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee meet
A two hour drive to Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham
"America's Top-Rated Cities" and "Top 10 City" in which to live and play; "Top 10 Southern Mid-Markets with Highly Diversified Economies" and one of the "Smartest Cities in the World" in which to live. This vibrant city blends "Big City" amenities with an ease of a smaller city offering: a family friendly and safe atmosphere in which to live, easily commutable, moderate cost of living, $120 million revitalized riverfront, very active Arts Council, Museums, and an extensive green way system
Outdoor activities are abundant ranging from hang-gliding at Lookout Mountain, to floating down the Sequatchie River, to biking and horseback riding through the scenic countryside
If you are a water sport enthusiast, Nickajack and Chickamauga Lakes are nearby or kayak/raft down the Great Ocoee River (host to the Summer Olympics).
Chattanooga also has numerous challenging golf courses (Chattanooga plays host to the PGA Event - Provident Classic)
Area Schools & Education
The public school system in the area is well above average
There are many excellent private schools providing unsurpassed educational opportunities within the greater Chattanooga area
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) offers a wide range of majors in undergraduate, graduate courses and medical education - 9 residency programs and 4 fellowship programs
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Southern Adventist University
Chattanooga State Community College
Lee University
Dalton State
Area Attractions
Tennessee Aquarium
Hunter Museum of American Art
Creative Discovery Museum
IMAX 3D Theater
The Tennessee River Walk
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 (Tennessee's largest mall)
Chattanooga Lookouts AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
21 Golf Courses
CHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services), now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is a Management Service Organization (MSO) that provides comprehensive office management services for all Memorial Health Partners and many physicians in private practice. We are proud to be a part of the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyHealth/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity TheftAdoption AssistancePaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramIf you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!#HECResponsibilities
Provide excellent, quality, patient experience on a daily basis.
QualificationsEducation, Training, and Experience:
MD or DO degree
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care
Ability to obtain an active medical license in state of Tennessee and Georgia
Internal Medicine – Pulmonary and Critical Care trained
Pay Range$80.00 - $526.83 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
