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Family Medicine Physician

Chickamauga, Georgia

CHI Memorial

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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: Family Practice Clinic
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80

The posted compensation range of $270,004.80 - $270,004.80 /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.

Requisition ID 2025-433529 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Provider Physician Provider Type MD/DO Speciality Family Medicine Bonuses Offered Productivity, Quality Loan Repayment Negotiable Visa Sponsorship Not Applicable Remote No Category Physician Recruiter Name Erin Saunders Recruiter Email erin.saunders902@commonspirit.org Travel No Shift Day

Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Memorial Family Practice is offering an outstanding Family Medicine opportunity to practice in Chickamauga, Georgia, just south of Chattanooga, TN.

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.

Apply now and become part of the largest Non-Profit Faith and Mission based Healthcare group in the Country!

Position Highlights

  • Highly competitive; initial income guarantee with work RVU Production Incentive
  • Eligible for quarterly bonuses following the guarantee period
  • Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Package available
  • $3K CME & $3K professional related expense allowance
  • Malpractice / Tail coverage provided
  • Primary location will be in Chickamauga, GA (15 minutes from Ringgold, GA; 25 minutes from Chattanooga, TN) 
  • Monday - Friday   8:00AM - 4:30PM
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Light after-hours call - Telephone only
  • Cognitive assessment with a blend of primary care procedures
  • Full benefits eligibility, including 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, ST/LT, Disability
  • 31 days out of the office

Organization Highlights

  • 60 Primary Care Physicians, 39 Specialists, 60 Hospitalists,
  • 6 Neurohospitalists
  • 95 Advanced Practice Providers
  • 61 Clinics within a 75-mile radius of Chattanooga
  • Specialties include: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Breast Surgical Oncology, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Infectious Disease, Integrative Medicine, General & Laparoscopic Surgery, Geriatrics, Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Thoracic Surgery, Urology, and Vascular Surgery

Job Requirements
  • MD or DO degree
  • American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
  • Current DEA
  • AHA BLS Certification
  • A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible for the state of Georgia and/or Tennessee

Where You'll Work

About CommonSpirit

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 CommonSpirit Memorial Georgia

In the heart of beautiful North Georgia, our brand new facility utilizes the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and virtual care to deliver personalized, data-driven care, ensuring the best possible clinical decisions for every patient. CommonSpirit Memorial GA has 64 Patient rooms, a 24 bed Emergency Department, 5 Operating Rooms, 2 Endoscopy Suites, and onsite Lab and Imaging Services. Ringgold, GA offers a unique blend of small town charm with major city access. The area has a rich history with breathtaking natural beauty, perfect for hiking, biking, and outdoor adventures. It also plays host to outstanding restaurants, unique shops, live music venues and family-friendly attractions. With its easy access to I-75, commuting is a breeze. Chickamauga, GA and Chattanooga, TN are a short drive while major cities such as Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville are within a comfortable driving distance.

Area Schools & Education

  • The public school system in the area is well above average
  • There are many excellent private schools providing unsurpassed educational opportunities within the greater Chattanooga area
  • The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) offers a wide range of majors in undergraduate, graduate courses and medical education - 9 residency programs and 4 fellowship programs
    • University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
    • Southern Adventist University
    • Chattanooga State Community College
    • Lee University
    • Dalton State

Area Attractions (25 minutes from Chickamauga, GA)

  • Tennessee Aquarium
  • Hunter Museum of American Art
  • Creative Discovery Museum
  • IMAX 3D Theater
  • The Tennessee River Walk
  • 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 (Tennessee's largest mall)
  • Chattanooga Lookouts AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
  • Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
  • 17+ Golf Courses in the area

#HEC

Your humanity has a home here.

Physicians and Advanced
Practice Providers

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We offer opportunities for physicians and advanced practice providers in a variety of settings, from community facilities to nationally recognized centers of excellence. In every CommonSpirit location, you’ll find a supportive, collegial environment and staff who are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and advancing the practice of humankindness.

“CommonSpirit Health is more than just a practice; it's a place to change lives”

– Gary Greensweig, DO, SVP Chief Physician Executive

Success Profile

What makes a successful Family Medicine Physician at CHI Memorial?

  • Compassionate
  • Trustworthy
  • Proactive
  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Balanced

Our Total Reward Offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our team members lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

  • Pay and Recognition

  • Balanced Life

  • Well-Being

  • Professional Growth

  • Financial Future

  • Dependent Care

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 team members 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. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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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Equal Opportunity

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.