Gastroenterologist Opportunity in metro Nashville- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
37212, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/03/25
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is seeking a general gastroenterologist to join a busy regional practice in Lebanon, Tennessee, about 25 miles east of downtown Nashville.
Position Highlights:
Qualifications: MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology with a firm commitment to the Vanderbilt values of innovation, collaboration, and quality.
Benefits:
Vanderbilt Health is Middle Tennessee’s premier healthcare provider and is affiliated with the prestigious Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The cornerstone of the organization is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a 1,000-bed tertiary care hospital known for having the state's busiest emergency department and the region’s only Level-I trauma center. Together with numerous community hospitals, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and Vanderbilt Primary Care Medical Practices, the health system offers a diverse culture that provides outstanding opportunities for physicians and advanced practice providers to start and advance their careers.
Lebanon, Tennessee, known as the "Cedar City," is a charming and rapidly growing community located just 25 miles east of downtown Nashville. This family-friendly city offers a high quality of life with a blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Lebanon boasts excellent schools, a low cost of living, and a wide range of recreational activities, including beautiful parks, hiking trails, and the nearby Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Residents enjoy a vibrant local culture with various dining options, shops, and annual events like the Wilson County Fair, one of the largest in the state. With its close proximity to Nashville, residents have easy access to world-class entertainment, healthcare, and educational opportunities. Physicians considering a move to Lebanon will find a welcoming community, a supportive professional environment, and an ideal place to call home.
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.
Position Highlights:
- Join an existing cohort of three Gastroenterologists supporting Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH), a 245-bed acute care hospital.
- Step into a well-run gastroenterology practice with experienced staff and excellent turnover times in the endoscopy suite.
- Enjoy a variety of general GI cases in a mix of clinic and procedure time. VWCH is equipped to handle ERCP, but that is not required.
- Call is 1:4, but call burden is not onerus. Complex cases can be referred to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
- Enjoy practicing in a close-knit hospital with a team that is dedicated to providing excellent patient-centered care to the local community. Excellent support from the larger GI division.
Qualifications: MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology with a firm commitment to the Vanderbilt values of innovation, collaboration, and quality.
Benefits:
- Two-year base salary guarantee
- Incentive bonus
- Commencement bonus
- Relocation allowance
- Faculty salary supplement
- Professional Development allowance and CME time
- Immediate access to PTO
- Lucrative retirement match
- Tuition benefit for dependents
- No state income tax in TN
- High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
- As a non-profit organization, our employees are eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Vanderbilt Health is Middle Tennessee’s premier healthcare provider and is affiliated with the prestigious Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The cornerstone of the organization is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a 1,000-bed tertiary care hospital known for having the state's busiest emergency department and the region’s only Level-I trauma center. Together with numerous community hospitals, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and Vanderbilt Primary Care Medical Practices, the health system offers a diverse culture that provides outstanding opportunities for physicians and advanced practice providers to start and advance their careers.
Lebanon, Tennessee, known as the "Cedar City," is a charming and rapidly growing community located just 25 miles east of downtown Nashville. This family-friendly city offers a high quality of life with a blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Lebanon boasts excellent schools, a low cost of living, and a wide range of recreational activities, including beautiful parks, hiking trails, and the nearby Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Residents enjoy a vibrant local culture with various dining options, shops, and annual events like the Wilson County Fair, one of the largest in the state. With its close proximity to Nashville, residents have easy access to world-class entertainment, healthcare, and educational opportunities. Physicians considering a move to Lebanon will find a welcoming community, a supportive professional environment, and an ideal place to call home.
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.