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.
Perks and Benefits
- Multiple openings available — immediate opportunity to join an established group
- Employed physician position within a large, nationally organized emergency medicine group
- Professional liability insurance coverage (confirm tail vs. occurrence at time of offer)
- Access to the full benefits platform associated with a large national physician services organization, including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan options
- CME support and continuing education resources
Practice Highlights
- Annual ED volume of 35,000–40,000 visits — consistent, high-quality community-level acuity
- 20-bed emergency department with 24/7 coverage
- Productivity benchmark of 2.0–2.25 patients per hour (PPH)
- Physician shift coverage: 7a–4p, 1p–10p, and 9p–7a — three overlapping shifts providing continuous attending presence
- Advanced Practice Provider (APP) coverage: 8a–8p, 10a–10p, and 2p–2a — robust APP support across all hours
- EMR: Meditech
- Accredited Chest Pain Center, recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers
- Specialty backup on-site or readily accessible: behavioral health, cardiology, ICU, imaging and diagnostics, NICU (Level III), neurology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, spine, and surgical care
- 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
- Part of the Parkridge Health System — integrated regional network providing broad subspecialty and ancillary support
- No trauma designation — community ED acuity without the added burden of a trauma program
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM) required
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including chest pain, cardiac emergencies, and general medical and surgical presentations
- Collaborative practice style suited to a team-based model with integrated APP coverage
About the Community
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.