<p>Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee is recruiting board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians to join a well-supported, community-based emergency department seeing 35,000–40,000 visits annually. The 20-bed ED holds Society of Chest Pain Centers accreditation as an Accredited Chest Pain Center and operates within a 128-bed full-service hospital backed by a robust specialty network. Chattanooga offers an exceptional quality of life along the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains — a compelling combination of outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and affordable living.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Multiple openings available — immediate opportunity to join an established group</li> <li>Employed physician position within a large, nationally organized emergency medicine group</li> <li>Professional liability insurance coverage (confirm tail vs. occurrence at time of offer)</li> <li>Access to the full benefits platform associated with a large national physician services organization, including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Retirement plan options</li> <li>CME support and continuing education resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Annual ED volume of 35,000–40,000 visits — consistent, high-quality community-level acuity</li> <li>20-bed emergency department with 24/7 coverage</li> <li>Productivity benchmark of 2.0–2.25 patients per hour (PPH)</li> <li>Physician shift coverage: 7a–4p, 1p–10p, and 9p–7a — three overlapping shifts providing continuous attending presence</li> <li>Advanced Practice Provider (APP) coverage: 8a–8p, 10a–10p, and 2p–2a — robust APP support across all hours</li> <li>EMR: Meditech</li> <li>Accredited Chest Pain Center, recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers</li> <li>Specialty backup on-site or readily accessible: behavioral health, cardiology, ICU, imaging and diagnostics, NICU (Level III), neurology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, spine, and surgical care</li> <li>128-bed acute care hospital with full-service capabilities including orthopedics, robotic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults</li> <li>Part of the Parkridge Health System — integrated regional network providing broad subspecialty and ancillary support</li> <li>No trauma designation — community ED acuity without the added burden of a trauma program</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM) required</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including chest pain, cardiac emergencies, and general medical and surgical presentations</li> <li>Collaborative practice style suited to a team-based model with integrated APP coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Chattanooga sits along the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in southeastern Tennessee — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable mid-sized metros in the South. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Tennessee River Gorge, while the city's revitalized downtown offers a thriving restaurant scene, arts district, and the world-class Tennessee Aquarium. Cost of living is well below national averages, public and private school options are strong, and Nashville and Atlanta are each within two hours — making Chattanooga an easy choice for physicians seeking lifestyle, affordability, and genuine community character.</p>