Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterologist

Memorial Health Partners is seeking multiple Gastroenterologists with expertise across the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disease treatment for the patients that turn to CHI Memorial Chattanooga for their care. This opportunity is well-suited for physicians passionate about providing comprehensive inpatient services in a unique practice model. Candidates with Interventional or Advanced procedure training are welcomed but not required. As an integrated health system, candidates will enjoy a highly collaborative environment with the ability to network with many complementary specialties. Beyond the local market's vast resources, candidates will also have the ability to work with like-minded colleagues through the connections of CommonSpirit Health - the nation's largest faith-based, non-profit healthcare system.

Job Description

• Average of two weeks per month; with an alternating Monday through Friday week on/week off schedule
  • Scheduled Monday through Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, alternating weeks
  • Take new inpatient consults, inpatient rounding on GI service, perform inpatient endoscopy
  • Dedicated scoping schedule
  • Primary location will be CHI Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, TN
  • 24-hour call during weekdays only
• As a newly launching service model, candidates will have a colleague that will be their off-week partner
  • Experience in Interventional and Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP and EUS) welcome but not required
  • Opportunity to contribute to the Gastroenterology service line
• On-site Surgical, Interventional Radiology, Bariatric, Oncology, Pathology, and more
• Access to an extensive, established specialty and primary care network
• Salary-based compensation with two-year income guarantee + relocation allowance + benefits

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus production + performance incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
• CME (5 days off), professional dues, and certification reimbursement
• Malpractice and tail insurance (modified claims made)
• Full benefits eligibility with CommonSpirit Health: enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision, plus a retirement plan with up to 6% match!
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Qualifications

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in specified area of medical specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible
• Current DEA
• AHA BLS certification

Community Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

About CHI Memorial

• Chattanooga's only 5-star rated hospital.
• Ranked the 2nd best hospital in TN by US News.
• Recognized as one of the nation's 100 top hospitals by Thomson Reuters, the healthcare 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.
• A not-for-profit, faith-based 443-bed healthcare system with 3 campuses (Chattanooga and Hixson in TN and Fort Oglethorpe in GA).
• Regional referral center of choice! Over 700 physicians on staff and over 4,000 associates, and 550 very active volunteers providing healthcare throughout.

About Chattanooga

• 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 greenway 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 and excellent private schools providing unsurpassed educational opportunities from Signal Mountain to Lookout Mountain are within reach.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers a wide range of majors in undergraduate, graduate courses, and medical education - 9 residency programs and 4 fellowship programs.

Area Attractions

• Tennessee Aquarium
• Hunter Museum of American Art
• Creative Discovery Museum
• IMAX 3D Theater
• 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 is TN's largest mall - 5 Regional Shopping Malls
• Chattanooga Lookouts AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
• Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves

Pay Range

$201.79 - $258.86/hour