CHI Memorial careers

At CHI Memorial, recently named among the Best Places to Work in Tennessee, we take pride in fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for our employees. Our dedicated team of over 4,500 employees, 400 active volunteers and 600 affiliated physicians works together to deliver exceptional care to our patients.

Whether you prefer the close-knit feel of a smaller setting or the dynamic energy of a larger team, CHI Memorial offers opportunities for you to grow and thrive. Our commitment to building healthier communities starts with our own workforce. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your physical, financial, mental and spiritual well-being.

We offer a wide range of benefits to full-time employees (working 64+ hours per two-week pay period) and part-time employees (working 40+ hours per two-week pay period), including:

• Date of hire: Vacation, personal time, holidays, 401(k) with employer match (eligibility begins after 1,000 paid hours), fitness center access (Chattanooga campus), onsite child care (Chattanooga campus), Employee Assistance Program and Perks-at-Work discount program

• After 30 days: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, adoption assistance and more

• After 90 days: Short- and long-term disability coverage

• After 6 months: Tuition assistance for career development

At CHI Memorial, we’re more than a workplace. We’re a community focused on supporting your growth and well-being. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients and in your own career.

Launch your nursing career with purpose and confidence through our Nurse Residency Program. Designed to support new graduates, this year-long journey blends expert-led classroom instruction, hands-on clinical training and one-on-one mentorship to help you grow into a skilled and compassionate RN.

Cohorts begin in February, July and September, with training tailored to specific clinical tracks. Along the way, you’ll build lasting connections, share experiences with your cohort, enhance your critical thinking skills and build confidence in providing safe high-quality care.

Advance your career into the experience of a lifetime.

At CHI Memorial, we’re committed to helping nurses grow and thrive. Our Nurse Fellowship Program is designed for registered nurses transitioning into critical care or emergency department roles—providing the training, support, and confidence needed to succeed in these high-acuity settings. 

The program begins with a 12-week hands-on learning experience, including classroom instruction, precepted shifts, and shadowing across departments. It continues through your first year with ongoing mentorship and education to support your professional growth. This fellowship program is automatically offered to RNs hired into critical care or ED roles without prior experience at our Chattanooga, Hixson, and Georgia campuses. 

Accredited by the ANCC, our program meets national standards for excellence and sets you up for success. Eligible RN positions offer sign-on bonuses to welcome you to the team.

Change jobs. Change lives.

The Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Residency Program at CHI Memorial prepares pharmacists for advanced practice in a community-based hospital setting. Residents work closely with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care, focusing on medication-related outcomes. The program builds a strong foundation in pharmacotherapy, operations and practice management skills.

Program overview

The residency includes required rotations in:

• Anticoagulation

• Cardiology

• Critical Care

• Drug Information/Drug Use Policy

• Emergency Medicine

• Hospital Pharmacy Practice (staffing)

• Infectious Disease

• Internal Medicine

• Medication Reconciliation

• Nutrition Support

• Orientation

• Pharmacokinetics

• Pharmacy Administration

Elective rotations include informatics, nephrology, oncology, pain management or the opportunity to repeat any required rotation.

Resident activities
Residents participate in diverse activities, including:

• Delivering in-services for staff and patients

• Joining multidisciplinary rounds

• Precepting pharmacy students

• Conducting a major research project (presented at SERC)

• Presenting a poster at ASHP Midyear

• Leading CE presentations

• Participating in the P&T Committee

• Completing MUE and new drug reviews

• Engaging in community service

Applicant requirements
Applicants must:

• Graduate from an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program

• Be eligible for licensure in Tennessee

• Submit the following through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS®) at ashp.org/phorcas:

  • Letter of interest

  • Current CV

  • Official pharmacy school transcripts

  • Three letters of recommendation

• Participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program

This residency site adheres to ASHP standards and does not solicit, accept, or use ranking-related information from applicants.

Application Deadline
Submit all materials to PhORCAS® by January 3.

Benefits:

• Travel allowance to ASHP Midyear and SERC

• Two weeks of paid vacation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Discounted meals

• Free parking

Please note, CHI Memorial does not provide H1B sponsorship for non-U.S. citizens.

For more information, view our program brochure or contact Karen Babb, Pharm.D. at Karen.Babb@commonspirit.org.