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Job description
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking Board Eligible/Board Certified Emergency Medicine physicians to join Vanderbilt s growing regional emergency medicine team serving Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and Vanderbilt Emergency Sango . We are looking for clinicians who are patient-centered, team-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional emergency care in a community setting supported by the resources of Vanderbilt Health.
We are currently accepting applications for candidates seeking 2027 start dates, with some positions beginning as early as February 1, 2027.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency care primarily at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and Vanderbilt Emergency Sango
Clinical effort is based on 1440 hours annually (120 hours/month)
Collaborate with VUMC-based specialists to support efficient consultation, transfer, and continuity of care when higher levels of specialty care are needed
Participate in professional development and educational opportunities available through VUMC
Site Information:
EMR: Currently Cerner with planned transition to Epic this Fall
10-hour shifts with 60 hours of MD coverage at Vanderbilt Clarksville HospitalBetween 40 hours of APP support at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
32 hours of MD coverage with 40 hours of APP coverage at Vanderbilt Sango ED
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
Strong clinical skills and a demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Interest in community-based emergency medicine within an academic health system network
Position Benefits
Strong clinical connection to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with access to a wide range of subspecialists
Professional development and educational opportunities available through VUMC
Compensation is based on experience, with a base salary ranging from $310,000 $370,000
Physicians are eligible for an annual incentive up to $40,000, separate from base pay
Annual RVU based incentive, also separate from base pay and annual incentive pay
Medical benefits
403(b) with up to 5% match
Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness
No Tennessee State Income tax
What Makes Clarksville Stand Out:
Value and quality of life
Often offers a lower cost of living than Nashville, with the ability to get more space while staying within reach of big-city amenities
Strong community feel with a long-standing hometown hospital serving the region for more than 70 years
Outdoor recreation close to home
Dunbar Cave State Park
Rotary Park
Clarksville Greenway
Water and weekend destinations nearby
Lake Barkley
Kentucky Lake
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Activities along the Cumberland River
Convenient access to Nashville
Easy drive for dining, entertainment, concerts, and international airport
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current CV to: Sarah Casen, Physician Recruiter.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
International medical graduates seeking to apply for available physician positions must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), must have passed the United States medical licensing examinations (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2), must have completed a United States based residency even if they have completed a residency or practiced medicine in another country, and must hold a current J-1 or H-1B visa.
Worksite address
clarksville, TN, 37040, US
Who can apply
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