Physician - Emergency Medicine
Chattanooga, TN 37404-1161
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Emergency medicine is demandingand exceptional leadership makes all the difference. At USACS, we support our physician leaders with the resources, collaboration, and autonomy needed to build strong clinical teams, drive operational excellence, and deliver outstanding patient care. Join USACS as the System Medical Director overseeing three Emergency Departments within the CommonSpirit Memorial Health System.
Practice Highlights
- System Medical Director overseeing three Emergency Departments, CommonSpirit Chattanooga, Hixson and North Georgia Hospitals
- J-1 visa sponsorship available (if applicable on the posting)
- W-2 employment
- Physician leadership opportunity across a regional health system
- Collaborate with hospital leadership, nursing, and operational partners
- May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through USACS partnership eligibility
About the Facilities
The CommonSpirit Memorial Health System includes three Emergency Departments serving southeastern Tennessee and northwest Georgia, each supported by Epic EMR and a collaborative physician-led practice model.
CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga
- 35,000 annual ED visits
- High-acuity Emergency Department
- 400 private rooms across the health system
- Primary (transitioning to Comprehensive) Stroke Center
- Chest Pain Accredited
- Thrombectomy-capable Stroke Center
CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Hixson
- 22,000 annual ED visits
- Community Emergency Department serving the greater Chattanooga region
CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Georgia
- 19,000 annual ED visits
- Community Emergency Department serving northwest Georgia
Across the system, Physicians benefit from strong specialty support including Hospital Medicine, TeleNeurology, TelePsychiatry, and a collaborative network committed to delivering high-quality emergency care.
What Your Practice Will Look Like
As System Medical Director, you'll provide clinical and operational leadership across all three Emergency Departments while partnering with hospital administration, nursing leadership, and USACS regional leadership to advance quality, patient experience, physician engagement, and operational performance. You'll mentor physicians, promote evidence-based practice, support recruitment and retention efforts, and help shape the strategic direction of Emergency Medicine services throughout the system.
Why USACS
As the nation's largest physician-owned Emergency Medicine group, USACS is built around one mission: giving Physicians the support they need to focus on patient care. Our physician-led model provides shared ownership, strong staffing, reduced administrative burden, and a culture committed to evidence-based medicine, continuous improvement, and long-term career sustainability.
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000 equity ownership opportunity after 3 years
- 10% practice-funded 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- CME/BEA funding and professional development resources
Requirements
- BC/BE in Emergency Medicine
- Demonstrated Emergency Medicine leadership experience
