Hospital Medicine in Nashville: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program Hospital Inpatient
Location Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/16/24
Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks talented Internal Medicine or Med-Peds physicians to join the faculty of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor. Clinician-educator track or physician-scientist track options available.

Clinician-Educator Position Highlights:
  • Clinician Educator faculty positions are ideal for physicians who wish to focus on direct patient care and medical consultation.
  • 80% clinical, with additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, quality improvement, and administration.
  • Great work/life balance: 5 on/5 off/4 on flexible schedule with 10 hour shifts, 7am-5pm.
  • Enjoy a variety of clinical services including teaching, consults, procedures, ACE, hospital at home, VA, psych, rehab, and others.
  • Enjoy an academically rich and collaborative community where you will have strong leadership support to innovate and develop your career as an educator and leader within the organization and beyond.
  • Vanderbilt offers an open and inclusive culture that supports faculty development, learning, diversity, and team-focused care.
Qualifications: MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics with a solid commitment to the Vanderbilt values of innovation, collaboration, and quality.

Benefits:
  • Signing bonus
  • Relocation allowance
  • Incentive bonus
  • 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 University Medical Center is one of the most prominent academic medical centers in the Southeast and Vanderbilt Health encompasses 7 hospitals, 180+ outpatient clinics, over 100 residency and fellowship programs, and NIH funding over $500M in 2023. Vanderbilt University Hospital, in Nashville, Tennessee, is the cornerstone of our organization and construction has begun on a new 15-level expansion scheduled to open in late 2025. The Department of Medicine is comprised of 13 subspecialty divisions and nearly 1,000 faculty members who support the mission of utilizing diverse talents to advance human health for all.

Nashville is rich in cultural, sporting, recreational, and historical attractions, and is known as Music City, USA. One of the fastest growing areas in the US, Nashville boasts a lower than average cost of living, no state income tax, and higher than average per capita income, as well as a diverse population and over 20 colleges and universities. With an international airport, vibrant arts and music scene, real estate either downtown or in the countryside, and abundant outdoor activities, the Nashville area is a great environment to live and work.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.