Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Chattanooga, TN

Company: LocumJobsNetwork
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Chattanooga, TN Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsNetwork is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37401! This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-211845-MD-TN Title: MD Dates Needed: 7 days straight throughout 2026 Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This premier healthcare facility provides comprehensive pulmonary services with both inpatient critical care capabilities and maintains appropriate staffing and equipment to support specialized pulmonary procedures. About the Facility Location Chattanooga is a vibrant "Scenic City" in southeastern Tennessee nestled along the Tennessee River and Appalachian foothills. Known for outdoor adventure, it features Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee Aquarium, and a revitalized riverfront. As a former industrial hub turned tech-forward, it offers a high quality of life. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide comprehensive pulmonary critical care coverage during day shifts with night call responsibilities, managing adult medical and surgical patients. Daily responsibilities include admissions, cross coverage, and pulmonary consultations with an average of 30 days per month coverage. The position requires proficiency in essential procedures including tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, conscious sedation, and bronchoscopy. The clinician will manage patients across multiple locations with variable census ranging from 4-15 patients per day depending on facility assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 4-5 patients per day at one location, max 10 at another location, 10-15 at Glenwood Support Staff: In house hospitalists, ER MD, respiratory therapy, ICU Nursing Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: Night Call Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: No Government: No Shift Times: Day shift with night call coverage Procedures Required: Tracheal intubation, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dialysis catheter, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture CertificationsRequired: Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine required Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Contact: About LocumTenens.com The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search. LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor. We cover your malpractice insurance (A) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel. Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf. 1721397EXPPLAT

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