Emergency Medicine Job In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Emergency Medicine Physician
Description
Specialization:
Emergency Medicine
Job Summary:
Parkridge Medical Center is searching for a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician to join our prestigious practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Qualified Candidates:
- BC/BE EM Physicians or FP with 2 years ED experience.
Incentives/Benefits:
- Employee status with Full Benefits and 401k
- Independent Contractor Status
- Increased hourly rate
Facility Information:
Parkridge Medical Center, a 275-bed hospital in Chattanooga’s Glenwood neighborhood, has been providing advanced medical and surgical services with compassionate care to area patients since 1971. Parkridge has grown over the years to keep pace with the developing needs of residents throughout the tri-state region by continuing to expand both its campus and its services. Today, Parkridge is known for state-of-the-art technology, quality care and dedication to patient satisfaction. Based on a strong foundation of medical and surgical services, Parkridge offers a full array of cardiac, orthopaedic, and emergency care options.
Welcome to Chattanooga, Tennessee, a vibrant city nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains known for its scenic beauty, outdoor adventures, and rich cultural heritage. Here's why Chattanooga should be your next home:
- Affordable Cost of Living: Enjoy a lower cost of living in Chattanooga compared to larger metropolitan areas, with affordable housing options, everyday expenses, and property taxes making it an attractive destination for families, retirees, and young professionals.
- Outdoor Recreation: Immerse yourself in Chattanooga's outdoor recreational opportunities, with access to world-class hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and water sports along the Tennessee River, Lookout Mountain, and nearby state parks.
- Family-Friendly Environment: Experience a family-friendly environment in Chattanooga, with top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, and recreational amenities like parks, playgrounds, and family-friendly attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium and Creative Discovery Museum.
- Tax Benefits: Take advantage of Tennessee's tax benefits, including no state income tax on wages, salaries, or retirement income, allowing residents to keep more of their hard-earned money and enjoy a lower overall tax burden compared to many other states.
- Arts and Culture: Explore Chattanooga's vibrant arts and cultural scene, with galleries, theaters, live music venues, and annual events like the Riverbend Festival and the 4 Bridges Arts Festival showcasing local talent and creativity.
- Thriving Downtown: Enjoy Chattanooga's revitalized downtown district, with trendy restaurants, shops, galleries, and entertainment venues, as well as the scenic Riverwalk and Coolidge Park providing residents with opportunities for leisure and entertainment.
Nestled in the heart of the Southeast, Chattanooga is within a day’s drive to almost one-third of the major U.S. market and the densely populated cities of Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville and Birmingham (within 140 mile radius). The city approximates 169,000 population; MSA of 426,000 residents situated in the Great Tennessee Valley.
Chattanooga enjoys an abundance of natural beauty; located where several Mountain ranges converge bringing the states of Tennessee, northern Georgia, North Carolina together at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains. The Tennessee River, which winds through much of Hamilton County, feeds into Lake Chickamauga providing an endless array of water sports. Other unique outdoor activities range from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain to inner tubing/canoeing down the Sequatchie River to White Water Rafting the Great Ocoee River (third white water river in the US, host to the Summer Olympics) to biking, golfing or horseback riding amidst the scenic backdrop of the mountains.
The recently revitalized Downtown Riverfront draws tourists and residents alike for afternoon/evening strolls. Chattanooga city attractions include: the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Theater, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Rock City, Coolidge Park, Ruby Falls, the Incline, the Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Regional History Museum, Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, Hunter Art Museum, Southern Belle Riverboat, Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. The city supports a vibrant Arts Council (ranked 12th in the nation in per capita donations for the Arts) supporting several fine theaters, Ballet, Chattanooga Symphony and the Opera.
In addition to the significant tourism industry, Chattanooga is also a major industrial city with an extensive network of transportation systems including the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport.
Chattanooga’s school system, public and private, assure a strong foundation for area children. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers a wide range of majors in undergraduate and graduate courses in addition to graduate medical education.
Not to be understated, one of the area’s greatest features is financial. Moderate cost of living, low property taxes, No State Personal Income Tax contributes to a more prosperous lifestyle.
Parkridge Medical Center, a member of the TriStar Health System, has 275-beds and has provided excellent healthcare to Chattanooga since we opened our doors on February 28, 1971. Our approach to healthcare is on the cutting edge, but our soul is in traditional medicine. Patients and family members come first. We have had a long-standing commitment to our community and mission to provide compassionate care close to home. It is this commitment that has fueled our growth, energized our staff, satisfied our patients and propelled us to become an outstanding healthcare facility. We are very proud that Parkridge has a Pastoral Care Service to help our patients with life's difficulties.