General Surgeon

It’s More Than a Job, It’s A Calling. Come Grow With Us!  

CHI Memorial Health Partners in partnership with CHI Memorial Hospital is excited to begin actively recruiting a General Surgeon to join our well established General Surgery team for expansion into our Ringgold, GA community.  This opportunity will allow you to utilize your broad range of general surgical procedure skills to provide a wide range of patient care surgery services to this this vibrant and growing community!

As a fully integrted member of the General Surgery team, this position will enjoy the support of a larger team dynamic while being key to the launch and growth of this expansion site.  The position offers a full-time Monday through Friday schedule.  Through it's parent company, CommonSpirit Health, Memorial Health Partners is proud to offer excellent benefits and robust compensation package including:

• Health and Wellness - medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k w/ matching feature
• Professional liability insurance w/tail
• Paid vacation/holiday/personal
• CME time off and allowance
• Recruiting incentives available to suit your needs!

Smart, dedicated and compassionate people are the key to our continued success. If you are one of those rare individuals, we may have the perfect career for you on our industry leading healthcare team.

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

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Patient Care:

• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.

Diagnostic Procedures:

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.

Compliance:

• Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.

Continuous Learning:

• Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

The ideal candidate for this full-time position will be:

• Board-certified / eligible in General Surgery;
• License to practice in the states of Georgia and Tennessee;
• Have PALS, BLS, ACLS certifications;
• Have an unrestricted license to practice in GA and TN, and DEA and NPI for both states
• And possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and share our vision to create healthier communities!

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. 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.