As our Board Certified / Board Eligible Neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in spinal disorders, you will join our world-renowned neuroscience team at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity allows you to provide comprehensive patient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and TN's #4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Every day you will be an integral part of a large, integrated team within a tertiary care neuroscience center, focusing on providing comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for a broad spectrum of complex and routine spine conditions. You will leverage your expertise to deliver patient-centered care and clinical excellence, benefiting from a strong referral base and the opportunity to assist a robust practice specializing in neurosurgery. As part of the CommonSpirit Memorial Neuroscience Institute, a World-Renowned Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Leading Neurology Network, you will function within a highly collegial Institute encompassing neurohospitalist, neuro interventional, and other neurosurgery components, offering unparalleled collaboration and support.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board Certified / Board Eligible Neurosurgeon with a strong focus on spinal disorders and a commitment to clinical superiority.

• 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.

We are offering a competitive base salary, commencement bonus, and relocation assistance, along with a 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.

Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Interest in endovascular surgery or other specialty neursurgery area

CommonSpirit Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, it offers a continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, and stroke care, and orthopedic and rehabilitation services. CommonSpirit Memorial is a regional referral center of choice with 4,700 employees and almost 500 affiliated physicians providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.

About Chattanooga, TN: America's First National Park City

Discover Chattanooga, Tennessee - North America's first National Park City - a vibrant hub where urban energy meets unparalleled natural beauty. Known as 'The Scenic City' and 'GIG City' for its blazing-fast internet, Chattanooga is nestled in the heart of the mountains, conveniently located where Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee converge. It's just a two-hour drive from major metropolitan centers like Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham.

Chattanooga consistently earns accolades, recognized by Outside Magazine as the #1 OUTSIDE CITY and lauded among 'America's Top-Rated Cities' and 'Top 10 Cities' for living and recreation. It's celebrated as one of the 'Smartest Cities in the World' and a 'Top 10 Southern Mid-Market with a Highly Diversified Economy.'

This dynamic city effortlessly blends 'Big City' amenities with the ease of a smaller town, offering:

• A family-friendly and safe atmosphere
• Easy commutes and a moderate cost of living
• A revitalized $120 million riverfront
• A very active Arts Council and diverse Museums
• An extensive greenway system perfect for walking, running, and biking

Embrace an abundance of outdoor activities, from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain to floating down the Sequatchie River, or explore scenic trails by bike or horseback. Water sports enthusiasts will delight in Nickajack and Chickamauga Lakes, or thrilling kayaking/rafting adventures on the Great Ocoee River (a former Summer Olympics venue). Golfers will find numerous challenging courses.

Educational opportunities are exceptional, with strong public school systems and excellent local private schools, particularly in areas like Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga further enhances the region's academic landscape, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and medical education programs, including 9 residency and 4 fellowship programs.

Chattanooga Area Attractions:

• Tennessee Aquarium
• Hunter Museum of American Art
• Creative Discovery Museum
• IMAX 3D Theater
• Chattanooga Choo Choo
• Chattanooga Zoo
• Rock City
• Ruby Falls
• Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
• White Water Rafting
• Rock Climbing - Largest Indoor Facility - Mountain Climbing
• Hamilton Place Mall is TN's largest mall - 5 Regional Shopping Malls
• Chattanooga Look Outs AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
• Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
• 21 Golf Courses

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