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The position is for a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pulmonologist at a regional referral hospital in Chattanooga, TN providing comprehensive pulmonary care including diagnostic procedures and long-term management. The compensation is a competitive base salary with a commencement bonus and benefits including malpractice and loan forgiveness eligibility.
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As our Pulmonologist, 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 Pulmonologist with a passion for managing complex respiratory conditions and a commitment to clinical excellence.
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.
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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.
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