About Parkridge Medical Center

About TriStar Parkridge Medical Center: 275-bed hospital Primary stroke and advanced cardiovascular center 24/7 tele-neurology support for acute stroke and other neurologic emergencies Accredited chest pain center Advanced surgical services including endovascular care and orthopedic/spine procedures Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking, technologically progressive and recreationally attractive cities anywhere. There is a world of outdoor adventure, amazing restaurants, live events, art and world-class attractions awaiting. Known as the Scenic City of the South, Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in the state, located in SE TN at the junction of TN, GA and AL. Located in Hamilton County, Chattanooga is a mid-sized city that combines the best of large and small. Residents enjoy the friendly atmosphere, moderate housing costs, and easy commuting typically associated with smaller communities. At the same time, Chattanooga's cultural and recreational opportunities rival those in much larger metropolitan areas.

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Job in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Company:HCA Healthcare

Profession/Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location:Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

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Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Parkridge Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a board certified or board eligible cardiothoracic surgeon, including thoracic surgery procedures, to join an established cardiac group.

Qualified Candidates:

Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery procedures required
Board certified or board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery
A cardiothoracic surgery leader interested in advancing an STS 2-star program to a 3-star program
Medical Director opportunity
3+ years’ experience required
Current and historical STS data and case logs required

Incentive/Benefits Package:

Employment with HCA physician services group
Cardiothoracic surgery call schedule is 1:3
Paid AMA membership
Team includes an additional cardiovascular surgeon, an advanced heart failure specialist, 2 interventional cardiologists, a structural heart interventionalist, 2 EP cardiologists, advanced cardiac imaging specialist, 2 general cardiologists and several APP's
Flexible clinic schedule
Full suite of surgical equipment and technology
Comprehensive and robust benefits package
Competitive salary

About Parkridge Medical Center:

275-bed licensed hospital
Primary stroke and advanced cardiovascular center
24/7 tele-neurology support for acute stroke and other neurologic emergencies
Accredited chest pain center
Advanced surgical services including endovascular care and orthopedic/spine procedures

Often cited amongst “The Best Places to Live”, Chattanooga is nicknamed the Scenic City. Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee and along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America’s most breathtaking, technologically progressive and recreationally attractive cities anywhere, and it has recently become the country's first City National Park. There is a world of outdoor adventure, amazing restaurants, live events, art and world-class attractions awaiting.

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Community Information - Chattanooga, TN

Community InformationChattanooga, TN

Nestled in the heart of the Southeast, Chattanooga is within a day’s drive to almost one-third of the major U.S. market and the densely populated cities of Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville and Birmingham (within 140 mile radius). The city approximates 169,000 population; MSA of 426,000 residents situated in the Great Tennessee Valley.

Chattanooga enjoys an abundance of natural beauty; located where several Mountain ranges converge bringing the states of Tennessee, northern Georgia, North Carolina together at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains. The Tennessee River, which winds through much of Hamilton County, feeds into Lake Chickamauga providing an endless array of water sports. Other unique outdoor activities range from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain to inner tubing/canoeing down the Sequatchie River to White Water Rafting the Great Ocoee River (third white water river in the US, host to the Summer Olympics) to biking, golfing or horseback riding amidst the scenic backdrop of the mountains.

The recently revitalized Downtown Riverfront draws tourists and residents alike for afternoon/evening strolls. Chattanooga city attractions include: the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Theater, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Rock City, Coolidge Park, Ruby Falls, the Incline, the Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Regional History Museum, Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, Hunter Art Museum, Southern Belle Riverboat, Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. The city supports a vibrant Arts Council (ranked 12th in the nation in per capita donations for the Arts) supporting several fine theaters, Ballet, Chattanooga Symphony and the Opera.

In addition to the significant tourism industry, Chattanooga is also a major industrial city with an extensive network of transportation systems including the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport.

Chattanooga’s school system, public and private, assure a strong foundation for area children. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers a wide range of majors in undergraduate and graduate courses in addition to graduate medical education.

Not to be understated, one of the area’s greatest features is financial. Moderate cost of living, low property taxes, No State Personal Income Tax contributes to a more prosperous lifestyle.