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Chattanooga, Tennessee

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

Hospital MedicineNo callContract

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Description

This contract position offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a collaborative, on-site environment within the Medical Practice industry.

As a Locum Hospitalist, you will play a critical role in managing a diverse range of patients, providing exceptional internal medicine care while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role not only supports our mission to enhance patient health but also offers you the chance to gain valuable experience and insights into varied clinical practices, while receiving a competitive salary reflecting your expertise in the field..

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients
  • Perform thorough patient assessments and evaluations
  • Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
  • Document patient progress in electronic health records accurately
  • Participate in cases and rounds with hospital staff
  • Address patient and family concerns with empathy and professionalism
  • Ensure compliance with medical standards and protocols

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
  • Board certification in Internal Medicine
  • Valid medical license in the state of Tennessee
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of hospitalist or relevant clinical experience
  • Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills with patients and healthcare teams
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records and documentation

Schedule: 7a-7p, 6p-6a or 7p-7a

No call required

Average Daily Census: 160 patients

Average Daily Rounding: 18-22 patients

Will round in the ICU

Vent management required

Support Staff: NP, Intensivist NP, Intensivist MD, and on-site administrative support

Must be board-certified

Paid travel and expenses

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningICU Rounding

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 11 employers

6
<$295k
8
$295k-330k
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$330k-365k
2
$365k-400k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.7this job 5.4
Better work-life than 80% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,087 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

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.