Emergency Medicine Job In East Ridge, Tennessee
Emergency Medicine Physician
Description
Specialization:
Emergency Medicine
Job Summary:
Parkridge East Hospital is looking for an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team at Parkridge Camp Jordan Free Standing ED, located in Chattanooga, TN.Qualified Candidates:
BC/BE EM Physicians or FP, IM with 2 years ED experience.
Incentives/Benefits:
- 24-hours of Physician coverage
- 12 hour shifts - 7am-7pm, and 7pm-7am
- Meditech EMR with dragon dictation
- Independent Contractor Status
- anticipated 10-12,000 annual volume
- 12-bed ED
- Onsite lab, x-ray and CT
Facility Information:
The 11,000 square-foot full-service emergency room features 12 emergency room beds, including a specialized trauma room and a wide array of diagnostic capabilities and support services – including CT and diagnostic X-ray, on-site laboratory, pharmacy and radiology support.
Parkridge Camp Jordan ER, a satellite location of Parkridge East Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care for children and adults, with treatment for illness and injury including broken bones, heart attack and abdominal pain. Conveniently located in the Camp Jordan area of East Ridge, TN just off Exit 1 of I-75. Should a patient need a higher level of care, including inpatient care, transportation will be arranged to provide seamless admission to Parkridge East Hospital, Parkridge Medical Center or a hospital of the patient’s choosing.
- 24-hours of Physician coverage
- 12 hour shifts - 7am-7pm, and 7pm-7am
- Meditech EMR with dragon dictation
- Independent Contractor Status
- anticipated 10-12,000 annual patient visits
- 12-bed ED
- Onsite lab, x-ray and CT
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