Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner, you will join a well-established Physician Group, Ridgeside Medical, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 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 apply your expertise to provide comprehensive primary/specialty care for adults. This involves meticulous patient assessment, the development of individualized treatment plans, and continuous patient education to promote health and manage chronic diseases effectively.

To be successful in your role, you will strategically diagnose and treat adult illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and provide comprehensive primary/specialty care under the supervision of a physician. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and EHR proficiency, meticulously performing exams, ordering tests, and prescribing medications while collaborating effectively with physicians, thereby optimizing health outcomes for adult patients.

• Conduct thorough physical exams and take detailed medical histories.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (labs, imaging).
• Develop, implement, and manage patient treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Provide patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers.

We are offering a competitive base salary, a generous CME allowance that includes 40 hours of time away, sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active or eligible License and DEA in the state of Tennessee
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification

Preferred

• 1-3 years previous experience (or equivalent experience) as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute or primary care setting
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire