Hospitalist Physician
At a glance
Hospitalist role at CommonSpirit Health. Chattanooga, TN · full-time · $300,000–$335,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Treat adult inpatients overnight, including diagnosing conditions, prescribing care and responding to urgent needs
- Assess new admissions and acute changes, then order and interpret tests to guide overnight treatment
- Coordinate with daytime hospitalists, nurses and specialists to support smooth transitions between shifts
- Plan discharges for suitable patients or prepare them for the day team to complete the process
- Document overnight care accurately and follow hospital safety rules and procedures
What you bring
- An MD or DO degree and board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine
- Eligibility to secure active medical licenses in Tennessee and Georgia, plus DEA registration
- AHA BLS certification
Who this fits
This overnight hospitalist role suits a physician focused on adult inpatient care. The schedule is 158 shifts, including 5 CME days, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM; there are no after-hours calls, and Rapid Response handles codes. The role excludes Peds, OB and Trauma cases, with Intensivists staffing closed ICUs.
From the employer
As our Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Nocturnist, you will join a well-established hospital-employed group at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity allows you to provide comprehensive patient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and TN's ), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
Every night you will focus on providing outstanding inpatient care for adults during the overnight hours, playing a pivotal role in ensuring continuity of care and managing acute changes in patient conditions. You will operate within a highly supportive environment, free from Peds, OB, or Trauma cases, and with no codes (Rapid Response Team handles) and no after-hours call, allowing you to concentrate fully on patient management. With a reasonable census and closed ICUs staffed by Intensivists, you can deliver high-quality care efficiently. This role offers a dedicated night schedule of 158 shifts (including 5 CME days), from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, fostering a specialized expertise in nighttime hospital medicine.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Internal Medicine Nocturnist with a passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality care during the overnight hours.
- Diagnosing, treating, and prescribing for a diverse adult inpatient population under your care overnight.
- Promptly evaluating new admissions and managing acute changes in patient conditions.
- Ordering and interpreting necessary diagnostic tests to guide treatment during the night shift.
- Collaborating effectively with day-shift hospitalists, nurses, and other specialists to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Managing discharge planning for appropriate patients, or preparing them for day-shift discharge processes.
- Responding to urgent patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions during the night time.
- Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records, ensuring comprehensive documentation of care provided overnight.
- Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols, particularly those relevant to nocturnal care.
We are offering a competitive base salary that includes a guaranteed base salary for three years, quality and longevity incentives, commencement bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME (5 days) & allowance, relocation assistance, potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness, and an additional perk is no state income tax.
Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!
Job Requirements
Required
- MD or DO degree
- Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine
- Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA for Tennessee and Georgia
- AHA BLS certification
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.
Pay Range
$300,000 - $335,000 /year