Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist)

Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics

5 days ago

Chattanooga, TennesseePer Diem / PRNHospital Medicine

Practice Authority in Tennessee

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – Hospitalist PRN in United States. The Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for a PRN Hospitalist position in Chattanooga, TN. Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics is Chattanooga's leading provider of multi-specialty orthopaedic care since 1979.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics in United States.

Key Skills

Physician AssistantNurse PractitionerBLS CertificationACLS CertificationHospitalist

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will work in a PRN capacity as a Hospitalist. They will provide care in a multi-specialty orthopaedic setting.

Requirements

A PA or NP license is required along with BLS and ACLS certifications. The position does not require night, weekend, or holiday shifts.

HealthcareSports & Recreationvia Isolved

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist) at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospital Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Hospitalist. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will work in a PRN capacity as a Hospitalist. They will provide care in a multi-specialty orthopaedic setting.

Benefits package: 401(k) and 401(k) matching. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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