Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga
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The posted compensation range of $380,000 - 400,000 /year is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Pulmonology
- Hours/Pay Period: 80
- Requisition ID : 2026-486764
- Employment Type : Full Time
- Hours/Pay Period : 80
- Shift: Day
- Provider : Physician
- Provider Type : MD/DO
- Speciality : Pulmonary Disease
- Bonuses Offered : Relocation, Sign-on
- Loan Repayment : None
- Visa Sponsorship : Not Applicable
- Remote : No
- Category : Physician
- Recruiter Name : Chelsea Taylor
- Recruiter Email : chelsea.taylor902@commonspirit.org
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician
Job Details
As our Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician, you will join our 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 #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and TN's #4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
Every day you will focus on providing high-quality care for adults, leveraging your dual expertise in pulmonology and sleep medicine. You will be instrumental in diagnosing and treating complex respiratory conditions and sleep-related disorders, seamlessly transitioning between clinical consultations and diagnostic sleep evaluations. This dynamic role offers the unique chance to follow patients through their entire continuum of care—from acute respiratory distress to long-term management of chronic pulmonary diseases and sleep health.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician with a dedication to providing outstanding clinical care in a collaborative hospital environment. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide spectrum of respiratory system illnesses, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension.
- Managing comprehensive sleep medicine services, including the interpretation of polysomnography and treatment of sleep apnea and related disorders.
- Performing specialized pulmonary procedures, such as bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and critical care management.
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications, and providing long-term care management.
- Collaborating effectively with primary care physicians, oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists, and providing expert pulmonary consultations in both hospital settings and the ICU.
- Educating patients comprehensively on disease self-management, lifestyle modifications, and CPAP compliance/smoking cessation strategies.
- Maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records, ensuring thorough documentation of all patient encounters.
- Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure optimal patient safety and clinical outcomes.
We are offering an excellent compensation package, a a commencement bonus & relocation assistance, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME & allowance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Job Requirements
Required
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care
- Ability to obtain active medical licenses and DEAs in state of Tennessee and Georgia
- AHA ACLS and BLS certifications
Where You'll Work
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.
About Chattanooga, TN: America's First National Park City
Discover Chattanooga, Tennessee – North America's first National Park City – a vibrant hub where urban energy meets unparalleled natural beauty. Known as "The Scenic City" and "GIG City" for its blazing-fast internet, Chattanooga is nestled in the heart of the mountains, conveniently located where Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee converge. It's just a two-hour drive from major metropolitan centers like Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham.
Chattanooga consistently earns accolades, recognized by Outside Magazine as the #1 OUTSIDE CITY and lauded among "America's Top-Rated Cities" and "Top 10 Cities" for living and recreation. It's celebrated as one of the "Smartest Cities in the World" and a "Top 10 Southern Mid-Market with a Highly Diversified Economy."
This dynamic city effortlessly blends "Big City" amenities with the ease of a smaller town, offering:
- A family-friendly and safe atmosphere
- Easy commutes and a moderate cost of living
- A revitalized $120 million riverfront
- A very active Arts Council and diverse Museums
- An extensive greenway system perfect for walking, running, and biking
Embrace an abundance of outdoor activities, from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain to floating down the Sequatchie River, or explore scenic trails by bike or horseback. Water sports enthusiasts will delight in Nickajack and Chickamauga Lakes, or thrilling kayaking/rafting adventures on the Great Ocoee River (a former Summer Olympics venue). Golfers will find numerous challenging courses.
Educational opportunities are exceptional, with strong public school systems and excellent local private schools, particularly in areas like Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga further enhances the region's academic landscape, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and medical education programs, including 9 residency and 4 fellowship programs.
Chattanooga 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 Look Outs AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
- Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
- 21 Golf Courses
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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Success Profile
What makes a successful Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Physician at Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga?
- Compassionate
- Proactive
- Communicator
- Trustworthy
- Collaborative
- Balanced
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.
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