About this opportunity
Vanderbilt University Medical Center lists this Pediatrics Physician opportunity in nashville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatrician with a passion for complex care to join our growing and highly collaborative section for Medical Complexity within the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. This is a unique opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care for children with the highest levels of medical complexity, supported by a robust interdisciplinary team at one of the nation s top children s hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality clinical care for a panel of approximately 475 medically complex pediatric patients, including those with technology dependence and multi-specialty involvement.
Deliver care across inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and via telehealth at Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Participate in a hybrid schedule: 3 half-days of clinic and 3 half-days of ED/inpatient consults per week.
Work closely with case managers, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and nurse practitioners to deliver coordinated, family-centered care
Share call responsibilities (home call) and holiday inpatient coverage with three other physicians.
This is a Clinical Practice (CP) track position. While primarily clinical, opportunities for teaching and quality improvement are available.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Completion of an accredited residency program in Pediatrics
Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee
Demonstrated interest and experience in caring for medically complex children
Preferred: Strong leadership, organizational, and mentorship skills
Why Vanderbilt?
The Department of Pediatrics at VUMC includes over 500 faculty members and consistently ranks in the top 10 nationally in NIH funding.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt is ranked among 10 out of 11 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report ().
Enjoy a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with strong institutional support.
Benefit from a flexible schedule, generous benefits, and a culture that values work-life balance.
Located in the heart of Music City, VUMC offers the opportunity to live in a vibrant, family-friendly city with rich cultural, educational, and recreational offerings.
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
nashville, TN, 37232, US
Who can apply
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