Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Endovascular Neurosurgeon, you will join our premier healthcare team at CommonSpirit Memorial in Chattanooga, TN. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment, backed by a strong referral network and a dedicated team. Embrace a career that balances challenging medical practice with an exceptional quality of life amidst Chattanooga's stunning natural beauty.
Every day you will be managing a wide variety of Endovascular cases, including the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and non-surgical management of disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, including the brain, spine, spinal cord, and nerves, while also working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care. Your role demands unparalleled precision, critical decision-making under high pressure, and a profound commitment to improving the lives of patients suffering from intricate neurological disorders.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Endovascular Neurosurgeon with a strong commitment to clinical superiority and patient-centered care.
- Conduct thorough neurological examinations, review patient medical histories, and order and interpret diagnostic tests (such as MRI, CT scans, and EEGs) to accurately diagnose conditions that may require surgical intervention.
- Perform complex and often lengthy operations using advanced techniques like microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, and robotic assistance. Procedures may include: brain tumor removal and aneurysm repair, repair of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, and implantation of devices such as deep brain stimulators for movement disorders.
- Develop individualized, comprehensive treatment plans that may include surgical intervention, medication, or non-surgical therapies.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatment options, potential risks, and expected outcomes in a clear and compassionate manner.
- Monitor patients' recovery in post-operative or critical care settings, manage any complications, and coordinate with rehabilitation specialists to ensure the best possible long-term outcomes.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
We are offering a competitive base salary that includes a guaranteed base salary and production incentives, commencement bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, CME allowance, relocation assistance, potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness, and an additional perk of no state income tax!
Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community, contributing to a team dedicated to the healing ministry with outstanding facilities and dedicated employees and physicians.
Job Requirements Required
- MD or DO degree
- Board certified / board eligible in Neurosurgery
- Ability to obtain an active medical license & DEA for the state of Tennessee
- American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI , CMS, Healthgrades , Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Pay Range$900,000 - $950,000 /year
