Description

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 complimentary 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 Nations' largest faith based, non-profit healthcare system.

This GI Opportunity Offers:

• Average of two weeks per month; with an alternating Monday through Friday week on / week off schedule
• Scheduled Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm, alternating weeks
• Take new IP consults, IP rounding on GI service, perform IP endoscopy
• Dedicated scoping schedule
• Primary location will be CHI Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, TN
• 24 hour call during week days 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:

• Regional competitive guaranteed base salary
• Production & Performance Incentives
• Competitive Recruitment Incentives
• CME allowance
• Core Benefits: Retirement matching, medical/dental/vision, disability, malpractice w/ tail coverage, and more

Memorial Health Partners and CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:On-site childcare with extended hoursCare@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO)Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify TheftAdoption AssistanceTuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramAdditional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

Provider will provide assistance to physicians specializing in emergency general and trauma surgery and to render care and services to Hospitals' patients. Provider's professional services shall be rendered within the scope of his/her training and responsibility, in accordance with community and professional standards of good medical practice, medical necessity, and medical appropriateness, and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Provider shall be responsible for providing the professional medical services normally provided by Providers of the same specialty as Provider to assigned patients without regard for such patients' ability to pay. While providing services, the Provider shall comply with that hospital's applicable standards, policies and procedures.

Advanced Practice Providers will provide hospital coverage at St. Joseph's Medical Center, as determined by management.

Essential Duties:

• Record medical histories, perform physical examinations, review diagnostic imaging and labs and formulate accurate diagnoses under physician's supervision
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• Effectively develop and implement patient care treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Consult with physician(s) when appropriate to assess patient condition and treatment
• Assist in the Operating Room
• Become credentialed and perform advanced bedside surgical procedures
• Ensure that medical charts, patient billing and related administrative duties are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain current knowledge of medical practices and treatment, including participating in professional development activities and maintaining licensure
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as assigned
• Provides patient education. Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment. Uses Universal Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
• Maintains HIPPA compliance and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

Requisition ID: 2024-377282

Provider Type: Physician