Neurosurgeon - Spine Focus

About the role

Join our world-renowned neuroscience team at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN as a Board Certified / Board Eligible Neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in spinal disorders.

Responsibilities

• Performing complex and routine spinal surgeries, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and technologies.
• Providing comprehensive non-surgical management options for various spine conditions.
• Conducting thorough diagnostic evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborating closely with neurohospitalists, and other specialists within the Neuroscience Institute.
• Participating in daily rounds, consultations, and multidisciplinary case conferences to optimize patient outcomes.
• Engaging in Research & Innovation opportunities, benefiting from our institute's 15+ years at the forefront of acute stroke research and nationwide collaborations.
• Maintaining rigorous documentation and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and patient safety protocols.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified / board eligible in Neurosurgery
• Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA for Tennessee
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications

Qualifications

• Strong focus on spinal disorders
• Commitment to clinical superiority

Skills

• Advanced surgical techniques and technologies
• Comprehensive non-surgical management of spine conditions
• Thorough diagnostic evaluations
• Collaboration with neurohospitalists and other specialists
• Optimizing patient outcomes through participation in rounds, consultations, and case conferences
• Engagement in research and innovation opportunities
• Rigorous documentation and adherence to hospital policies and patient safety protocols

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• 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

Pay and Recognition

• Balanced Life
• Well-Being
• Financial Future
• Dependent Care

External Hires

• Qualified candidates must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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.