Neurosurgeon

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in spinal disorders to join our world‑renowned neuroscience team. This is an excellent opportunity 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.

• Practice Setting:
  Join a large, integrated team within a tertiary care neuroscience center.
• Focus:
  Provides comprehensive surgical and non‑surgical care for a broad spectrum of complex and routine spine conditions, with a strong commitment to patient‑centered care and clinical excellence.
• Strong Referral Base:
  Opportunity to assist a robust practice specializing in neurosurgery.
• Additional Interests:
  Interest in endovascular surgery or other specialty neurosurgery areas are a plus, but not required.
• Compensation:
  Competitive Base Salary, Commencement Bonus, and Relocation Reimbursement.
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive package including Health/Dental/Vision, 401k with match, Malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME & allowance, and Professional Dues.

• World‑Renowned Comprehensive Stroke Center:
  An expert team focused on clinical care and neurologic research.
• Leading Neurology Network:
  Part of one of the largest and most organized neurology referral networks in the US.
• Collaborative Institute of Neuroscience:
  Functions within a highly collegial Institute encompassing neurohospitalist, neuro interventional, and neurosurgery components.
• Research & Innovation:
  At the forefront of acute stroke research for over 15 years, co‑directs a national Neuroscience collaborative, and benefits from extensive collaboration with partner hospitals nationwide (e.g., Baylor St. Luke's, Barrow Neurological Institute).
• Academic & Growth Opportunities:
  Strong academic affiliation offers ample opportunities for teaching and/or research on local, regional, or national levels.

• 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

CHI Memorial, a member of Common Spirit, 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. CHI 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.

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