About CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection.With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.  

About CommonSpirit Memorial Chattanooga

• Chattanooga’s ONLY 5 STAR rated hospital.
• Ranked the 2nd BEST HOSPITAL in TN by US News.
• Recognized as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by Thomson Reuters, the health care industry's leading source of information on hospital quality and “100 Great Community Hospitals” by Becker’s Hospital Review. A survey conducted by Medicare.gov, ranks CHI Memorial Healthcare System as a leading hospital in the Chattanooga area for patient satisfaction.
• A Not-for-profit, faith-based 443-bed healthcare system with 3 campuses (Chattanooga and Hixson in TN and Fort Oglethorpe in GA).
• Regional Referral Center of choice! Over 700 Physicians on staff and over 4,000 associates, and 550 very active volunteers providing healthcare throughout.

About the Chattanooga Area

• #1 OUTSIDE CITY by “Outside Magazine.”
• Chattanooga, Tennessee is noted as "The Scenic City" and “GIG City” – fastest internet in the South; nestled in the heart of the mountains where the states of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee meet
• A two hour drive to Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham
• "America's Top-Rated Cities" and "Top 10 City" in which to live and play; "Top 10 Southern Mid-Markets with Highly Diversified Economies" and one of the "Smartest Cities in the World" in which to live. This vibrant city blends "Big City" amenities with an ease of a smaller city offering: a family friendly and safe atmosphere in which to live, easily commutable, moderate cost of living, $120 million revitalized riverfront, very active Arts Council, Museums, and an extensive green way system
• Outdoor activities are abundant ranging from hang-gliding at Lookout Mountain, to floating down the Sequatchie River, to biking and horseback riding through the scenic countryside
• If you are a water sport enthusiast, Nickajack and Chickamauga Lakes are nearby or kayak/raft down the Great Ocoee River (host to the Summer Olympics).
• Chattanooga also has numerous challenging golf courses (Chattanooga plays host to the PGA Event - Provident Classic)

Area Schools & Education

The public school system in the area is well above average and excellent private schools providing unsurpassed educational opportunities from Signal Mountain to Lookout Mountain are within reach

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers a wide range of majors in undergraduate, graduate courses and medical education - 9 residency programs and 4 fellowship programs

Area Attractions

• Tennessee Aquarium
• Hunter Museum of American Art
• Creative Discovery Museum
• IMAX 3D Theater
• Chattanooga Choo Choo
• Chattanooga Zoo
• Rock City
• Ruby Falls
• Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
• White Water Rafting
• Rock Climbing – Largest Indoor Facility - Mountain Climbing
• Hamilton Place Mall is TN's largest mall - 5 Regional Shopping Malls 
• Chattanooga Lookouts AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
• Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
• 17+ Golf Courses

#HEC

Come be a part of something special! CommonSpirit Memorial Medical Group is offering an outstanding opportunity for a Urology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant  to join an established outpatient team in Chattanooga, TN.  Our opportunity boasts the wide variety of benefits and supportive resources expected as part of a large health system multispecialty group while also being recognized for individual contributions. Apply Now!

Position Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories when necessary

• Perform physical exams (within established protocol).

• Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines)

• Order diagnostic tests

• Prescribe or recommend medications for treatment (within protocol guidelines)

• Assist providers with clinic procedures and consults as necessary

• Maintain patient’s privacy and confidentiality

• Make follow-up calls to check patient progress

• Consult with doctor regarding patient symptoms to assure proper diagnosis and plan of treatment

What we offer

• Full benefits eligibility, including 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Relocation, CME & professional related expenses reimbursement
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Flexible scheduling
• Office hours: Monday - Friday   8:00AM - 4:30PM
• Excellent Paid Time off 
• Tennessee is an income tax free state

Organization Highlights

• 60+ Primary Care Physicians, 39 Specialists, 60+ Hospitalists, 6 Neurohospitalists
• 95+  Advanced Practice Providers
• 61 Clinics within a 75-mile radius of Chattanooga
• Specialties include: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Breast Surgical Oncology, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Infectious Disease, Integrative Medicine, General & Laparoscopic Surgery, Geriatrics, Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Thoracic Surgery, Urology, and Vascular Surgery

• Master's degree in nursing or Graduate of a Physician Assistant training Program
• 1-3 years previous experience in acute care or primary care setting or Equivalent RN experience
• Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certificate of fitness through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Licensed as an RN in the state of TN, and Licensed as a CRNP in state of TN, required, or State PA License required
• AHA BLS required