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Hospitalist Opportunity in Tennessee
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/18/17
Seeking a Hospitalist to join a practice with 3 hospitalists in southern Tennessee. Enjoy blocked scheduling. Offering a very competitive salary, full benefits, sign on bonus and relocation. See an average of 15 - 20 patients per day with additional coverage provided during peak volume. Night coverage is call only with an average daily hospital census of 60. Hospitalists assist with ICU coverage (10 beds), as many primary care physicians follow their own patients. Located 90 minutes from Nashville and just over 1 hour to Chattanooga.

Hospital is a 152-bed acute care and 46-bed skilled care facility. The facility features a 10-bed ICU, a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, a 12-bed Inpatient Physical Rehab Unit, a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, five OR Suites and two Endoscopy Suites.

The city is conveniently located in southern Tennessee. Three major metropolitan areas (Huntsville, Chattanooga and Nashville) are within convenient driving distance, each offering a host of cultural, recreational and entertainment activities. The community features top-rated schools, both public and private. The economy is strong and growing steadily, thanks to major employers such as Nissan, Shaw Carpets and Arnold Engineering. Within a short distance is The University of the South, located on a beautiful 10,000-acre campus atop the Cumberland Plateau in Sewanee, Tennessee. This nationally acclaimed liberal arts college also offers graduate studies in theology. The area around was once used extensively by Native Americans as a hunting and fishing territory. Archaeological excavations in the region have uncovered numerous artifacts and sites.