About this role
Your future role at a glance
Location: McMinnville, TN
Facility Name : Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital
Schedule: PRN
Malpractice: Paid with tail
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type
Position Highlights
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Join an established team of 6 full-time hospitalist and 1 APP
- Practice setting: Inpatient setting in hospital
- Access to a large network of resources and an experienced team of hospitalists providing excellent patient support.
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
About the Facility
- This 125-bed critical access hospital is nestled halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga in the beautiful countryside of McMinnville, TN
- Offers 24/7 Onsite Hospitalist Coverage and a busy ER staffed by board-certified emergency physicians
- The hospital features an Acute Care Floor as well as a 15-bed Physical Rehabilitation Unit and inpatient unit expansion plans in progress
- The hospital recently acquired a $7.6 million grant from the state, which will be matched by Ascension Saint Thomas, to expand the emergency department (ED) and intensive care unit (ICU).
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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