Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner,
you will join a well-established Physician Group, Ridgeside Medical, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 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 12 consecutive years (and TN's #4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Every day, you will apply your expertise to provide comprehensive primary/specialty care for adults. This involves meticulous patient assessment, the development of individualized treatment plans, and continuous patient education to promote health and manage chronic diseases effectively.
To be successful in your role, you will strategically diagnose and treat adult illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and provide comprehensive primary/specialty care under the supervision of a physician. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and EHR proficiency, meticulously performing exams, ordering tests, and prescribing medications while collaborating effectively with physicians, thereby optimizing health outcomes for adult patients.

• Conduct thorough physical exams and take detailed medical histories.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (labs, imaging).
• Develop, implement, and manage patient treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Provide patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers.

We are offering a competitive base salary, a generous CME allowance that includes 40 hours of time away, sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active or eligible License and DEA in the state of Tennessee
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification

• 1-3 years previous experience (or equivalent experience) as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute or primary care setting
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

(Mountain Management Services), a part of Common Spirit Health, is a leading provider of comprehensive office management services and affiliated physicians in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Our award-winning, faith-based organization is dedicated to supporting the delivery of exceptional healthcare in the region. 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, stroke, orthopedic and rehabilitation services.

Common Spirit 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. We are proud to be consistently recognized for excellence by organizations like U.S. News & World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Health grades®, Leapfrog, and as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are honored to be your trusted ally in health, dedicated to serving our community with compassion and excellence.

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