Infectious Disease Physician
About the role
Join our dedicated team at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, as our Board Certified or Board Eligible Infectious Disease Physician. 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.
Responsibilities
- Diagnosing and managing bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and mycobacterial infections across various patient populations.
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Providing expert consultations to other medical specialties regarding all aspects of infectious disease management.
- Managing immunocompromised patients with specialized care.
- Performing and interpreting relevant diagnostic tests to guide treatment decisions.
- Collaborating closely with infection prevention teams to identify, investigate, and control healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks.
- Advising on isolation precautions, sterilization, and disinfection practices to enhance patient safety.
- Maintaining accurate and timely medical records, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- Board certified/board eligible in Infectious Diseases
- Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA for Tennessee & Georgia
- AHA BLS certification
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, CME and allowance, commencement bonus, relocation assistance, potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness, and an additional perk of no state income tax
Qualifications
- Compassionate
- Proactive
- Communicator
- Trustworthy
- Collaborative
- Balanced
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong clinical expertise
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Experience with infection control strategies
- Knowledge of antimicrobial use
Pay and Recognition
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Retirement plan benefit(s)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dependent care
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
- 401k with match
- CME and allowance
- Commencement bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
- No state income tax
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.