About this opportunity
Vanderbilt University Medical Center lists this Urgent Care Physician opportunity in nashville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Vanderbilt's Walk-In Clinics (Urgent Care)
Nashville, Tennessee & Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt Health is seeking Board-Certified Family Medicine and Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) physicians to join our expanding network of Walk-In Clinics in Davidson County & Hendersonville, TN.
This is an exceptional opportunity for physicians who are passionate about delivering high-quality urgent and same-day care within one of the nation's premier academic medical centers. We are seeking collaborative clinicians who are committed to clinical excellence, education, and advancing patient care through innovation and quality improvement.
Position Highlights
Faculty appointment with Vanderbilt University Medical Center
18 month Guaranteed Salary + Faculty Salary Supplement
Productivity (RVU), and Patient Satisfaction bonus opportunities
Flexible schedule with limited weekend requirements
Sign-on bonus
CME allowance
403(b) retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
The Opportunity
As a physician within Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinics, you will provide evidence-based care for patients with acute illnesses and injuries while working in a collaborative, team-based environment. In addition to clinical practice, physicians contribute to Vanderbilt's academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives.
This role offers the unique opportunity to combine patient care with education, leadership, and clinical innovation within an internationally recognized academic health system.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality urgent and same-day outpatient care for patients of all ages within the scope of Family Medicine or Med-Peds.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.
Actively supervise and mentor APPs through collaborative clinical practice, case discussions, and professional development.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in the ambulatory clinical setting.
Participate in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and operational excellence.
Support Vanderbilt's mission of excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking physicians who bring a strong combination of clinical expertise, academic engagement, and collaborative leadership. Successful candidates will ideally have:
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds)
Candidates who are solely Internal Medicine or Pediatrics trained are not eligible for this position.
A minimum of 2 years of post-training clinical experience , with 4 or more years preferred
Experience practicing within an academic medical center
Clinical experience in Urgent Care preferred; physicians with a strong Primary Care background are also encouraged to apply
Experience teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, or medical students
Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives and/or urgent care research projects
Demonstrated success working collaboratively with Advanced Practice Providers, including meaningful clinical supervision, mentorship, and team-based patient care
About Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinics
Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinics provide convenient access to high-quality care at 12 locations throughout Middle Tennessee, serving Cheatham, Davidson, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties.
Open seven days a week with evening and weekend hours, our clinics offer:
Acute illness evaluation and treatment
Minor injury care
Preventive services
Vaccinations
Same-day outpatient care
Patients benefit from integrated care delivered by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff working together to provide exceptional service and clinical outcomes.
Why Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, recognized for:
Nationally ranked clinical programs
World-class research and innovation
Outstanding physician education
Collaborative, multidisciplinary care
A commitment to improving the health of our communities
Joining Vanderbilt means becoming part of an organization where clinical excellence, education, research, and innovation are woven into everyday practice.
Who can apply
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