Internal Medicine Physician

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 Physician, you will focus on comprehensive adult care, diagnosing/treating acute & chronic illnesses (diabetes, heart disease, infections), ordering tests, prescribing medications, providing preventive care (vaccines, screenings, lifestyle advice), and managing complex cases, often in outpatient settings.

Every day, you will coordinate with specialists and maintain detailed records, ensuring holistic patient well-being. Your expertise will be crucial in building long-term relationships with patients, guiding their health decisions, and providing continuous, integrated care that addresses their diverse medical needs throughout adulthood.

To be successful in your role, you will strategically deliver comprehensive adult care, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, and providing preventive care. You will demonstrate exceptional medical expertise in managing complex cases, ordering and interpreting tests, and prescribing medications, while effectively coordinating with specialists and meticulously maintaining records to ensure holistic patient well-being, primarily in outpatient settings.

• Lead comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered medical care for individuals and families across all life stages, significantly impacting community health outcomes
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, diagnose and treat medical conditions, provide preventive care, manage chronic diseases, perform minor procedures, and coordinate specialist care
• Provide coverage when other physician employees at the facilities at which Physician practices are unavailable due to vacations, holidays, illness, and attendance at professional activities
• Accept Physician’s proportionate share of after-hours call coverage within Employer’s practice
• Arrange coverage for patients in hospitals whenever they are admitted for care in such facilities
• Flexible Scheduling with Clinic hours Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM

We are offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a guaranteed base salary, production and quality incentives, commencement bonus, and relocation assistance. Benefits include health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME (5 days) & allowance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. An additional perk is no state income tax! Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board-Certified / Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine
• AHA BLS Certification
• Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA in the state of Tennessee