Emergency Medicine Faculty Physician in Nashville, TN
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/02/25
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) invites applications for faculty positions at all academic ranks. We seek highly skilled clinicians who are committed to providing excellent patient-centered care and contributing to the department’s vision of becoming a leading academic medical center. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, integrity, and a commitment to teaching, research, and service. Emphasis is placed on fostering diversity and inclusivity in line with our mission to reflect the diversity of our patient population.

VUMC’s Department of Emergency Medicine is a leader in clinical care, education, and research, with over 100 faculty members across six divisions: operations, EMS, global emergency medicine, research, simulation, and ultrasound. VUMC serves over 200,000 patients annually and is home to one of the nation’s most productive and impactful emergency care research divisions. The department provides a dynamic and collaborative environment with numerous opportunities for professional development.


Job Responsibilities

· Provide clinical care in VUMC’s emergency departments, including the adult and pediatric Level I trauma centers, and affiliated hospitals.
· Engage in educational activities, including training residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical settings.
· Participate in academic research, with opportunities for involvement in funded projects through the NIH/NHLBI VISTA T32 program, focusing on hospital-based care for heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
· Contribute to division-specific initiatives in areas such as global health, simulation, operations, and emergency medicine research

Qualifications

· Board eligible or board certified in Emergency Medicine
· DEA
· Experience or interest in academic medicine, including clinical operations, education, and research.
· Expertise in global health, simulation, operations, or research is highly desirable.
· Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Working Hours

1400 hours a year in clinic; 9-hour shifts