Job Details: BC/BE Intensivist Opportunity

Description: Memorial Health Care System has a tremendous opportunity for a high quality, triple-boarded Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to join our three-member Intensivist program. Please read further for more information about this exciting opportunity.
Dear Physician:

Kindly take the time to read the following information regarding Memorial Health Care System (MHCS) and the opportunity in pulmonary medicine that we have available with our organization.

Opportunity:

MHCS is offering an exceptional opportunity for a highly qualified, triple BC/BE pulmonary/critical care physician to join our group of 90+ hospital-employed multi-specialty physicians. We are seeking a physician who shares our vision, motivation and commitment to providing regional leadership in pulmonary medicine.

The selected candidate will have access to our 405-bed hospital system with 58 state of the art MICU, CCU, and SICU beds. The Intensivist physician will join and work closely with our network of high quality and supportive, board certified, and fellowship-trained physicians in the fields of cardiology, radiology, surgical and medical oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, and pulmonology. Additional opportunities for involvement include participation in an active multi-disciplinary tumor board, pertinent administrative functions, and research.

Practice duties will involve 100% inpatient pulmonary/critical care medicine, few hospital consults, and a minimum of 1 in 4 call responsibility. In addition to these duties, an opportunity to partner with our cardiothoracic surgeons, oncology specialists, Intensivists, and outpatient pulmonologists to develop, grow, and sustain a successful Lung Nodule Clinic is available.

MHCS will provide a generous and competitive compensation package, signing bonus, moving allowance, CME, and all applicable benefit programs provided to our associates.

Memorial Health Care System:

Memorial Health Care System is the regions preeminent provider of cardiac and cancer care. With two acute-care hospitals, home health services, a dedicated imaging center, several satellite facilities, and physician offices in 30 locations, Memorial is a provider of choice for health care in the community and beyond. A dedicated team of more than 3,800 associates, 455 volunteers, and over 700 physicians work together to provide our patients compassionate care in a healing environment. In addition, it is the area's only faith-based health system.

Most recently, Memorial Hospital has earned the distinct honor of being named one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation by the prestigious Leapfrog Group, a national organization that surveys hospitals on quality and patient safety standards. Memorial has been recognized as a Top 100


Hospital and a Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospital four times. In 2005, the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons granted three-year approval with commendation to the cancer program at MHCS. Memorial has received numerous awards for consumer satisfaction and recognition as One of Tennessee's Best Employers by Business TN Magazine.

Chattanooga, TN:

In addition to being a premier regional health care network, Memorial is located in Chattanooga, in the mountains of southeast Tennessee. Chattanooga, "A great city by nature", offers a multitude of outdoor activities from kayaking to hang gliding to mountain biking. It is a designated green city and prides itself on community involvement committed to preserving the environment. The city also boasts a growing artist community and hosts many music and cultural events. Chattanooga is focused on families. With multiple Magnet School Programs, three of the countries top private middle and high schools, and several faith based schools, children are provided with the opportunity to meet all of their educational needs. Also located in Chattanooga is the Tennessee Aquarium, Rock City, Ruby Falls, The Incline Railway and is home to The Lookouts, a minor league baseball team. Our city has been called "One of the best cities in the world" by US News and World Report and has won 3 national awards for outstanding 'livability'.

If you have an interest or questions regarding this position, please contact me or send your updated CV via the information below. Due to our physician and citizen population, we are unable to support J-1 Visas at this time. Thank you for your consideration.
Rick Tate
Operations Manager, Mountain Management Services
Memorial Health Care System
2525 de Sales Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-6873 Phone
(423) 495-2649 Fax
richard_tate@memorial.org
www.memorial.org

Posting Date: Jul 21 08