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Chattanooga, Tennessee

Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine (Nights)

Hospital MedicineContract

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Job Description

This contract position offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care on-site in a vibrant medical environment.

As a Locum Hospitalist, you will work closely with our healthcare professionals to manage patient cases and provide exceptional medical treatment. Your role is crucial in maintaining our commitment to patient-centered care and supporting the overall health of our community..

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medical care to patients in a hospital setting
  • Conduct regular patient assessments and manage treatment plans
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
  • Adhere to hospital protocols and guidelines for patient treatment
  • Document patient interactions and treatment progress accurately
  • Participate in hospital rounds and patient consultations
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions and treatment options
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in internal medicine
  • Active medical license to practice in the state of Tennessee
  • Strong clinical skills in hospital medicine
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Schedule: 7p-7a, 7 on/7 off

Patient Census: 10-12 admissions per night

Duties: Admissions and cross cover

No procedures required

Support Staff: APP

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

DEA & ACLS required

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planning

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine (Nights) at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,188 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 12 employers

3
<$285k
14
$285k-320k
3
$320k-355k
3
$355k-390k
2
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
10%
Sign-on bonus
5%
Relocation assistance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospitalist

Cooper Norcross University Hospital · Cape May Court House, New Jersey

$118k-$400k
#2

Physician, Adult Hospitalist (Castro Valley, CA)

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$180-$190/hr
#3

Physician Advisor 10am-6pm

$160-$180/hr
#4

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

$358k-$366k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 80% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,188 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$1,513/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Chattanooga, TN-GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.