Physician Pediatric Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist to join our dynamic and nationally recognized Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to practice alongside a team of 25 faculty members in a premier academic children’s hospital environment that prioritizes excellence in clinical care, teaching, and collaborative team-based practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient care across general pediatric hospital medicine services.
• Supervise and teach pediatric residents and advanced practice providers.
• Perform scheduled weekday, weekend, and evening (until midnight) admitting shifts.
• Participate in home call during weeks assigned to resident/APP-covered teams.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment of physicians, APPs, nurses, and ancillary teams.
• Participate in divisional activities, including quality improvement, education, and committee work (based on track and interest).
• Contribute to a culture of safety, communication, and family-centered care.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
  • Exceptions may apply for those in practice >8 years prior to the establishment of PHM Fellowships.
• Eligible for Tennessee medical licensure.
• Commitment to teamwork, communication, and high-quality clinical care.
• Strong interest in individuals with backgrounds or interests in:
  • Quality, safety, and operations (including formal QI training such as IHI or AIM).
  • Clinical program development (e.g., co-management models, patient-flow initiatives).
  • Informatics (fellowship training or practical informatics experience).

Practice Highlights:

• Practice Location: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
• Team Composition: 25 physicians; 9 Advanced Practice Providers. Strong multidisciplinary support.
• Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospita l is nationally ranked in 10 out of 11 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report
  • Ranks top 10 nationally in NIH funding, supporting robust academic and clinical programs
• Work within an established and respected division with strong academic mentorship.
• Opportunities for teaching, QI, and academic engagement depending on career goals.
• Collegial culture with a focus on professional growth and well-being.
• Live in Nashville, a vibrant, rapidly growing city known for culture, food, and family-friendly neighborhoods.

Qualified and interested Physicians, should send a current CV and letter of interest to Physician Recruiter, Sarah Casen.

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.