Academic OB/GYN Generalist Role in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee

East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , is seeking applicants for a full-time Academic OB/GYN Generalist. 

The physician will provide a combination of inpatient and outpatient clinical care, including telehealth services and in-hospital labor and delivery coverage. The physician will also have opportunities to work closely with OB/GYN subspecialists in the care of patients across a broad range of women’s health needs.

A key component of this position includes teaching and mentorship of medical students and resident physicians through clinical instruction, bedside teaching, and didactic engagement. Faculty-attendings contribute to the academic mission of the department through participation in educational activities and collaborative learning environments.

Additionally, there are meaningful opportunities to engage in research and scholarly work, including clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and translational research in collaboration with university-based basic science investigators. Participation in departmental, hospital, and university committees is encouraged as part of the academic mission.

Outpatient clinical services are based across multiple sites, including a single, multi-specialty clinical education building located across from Johnson City Medical Center, as well as additional outpatient practice locations in the nearby community of Elizabethton, Tennessee. Johnson City Medical Center serves as the primary inpatient site and is a designated tertiary care and Level I Trauma Center, as well as part of Tennessee’s regional perinatal care network. The clinical service area includes Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina, and Southeast Kentucky.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with academic policies, accreditation standards, and curriculum processes.
• Effective communication skills across diverse academic and community groups.
• Ability to collaborate with academic and administrative leadership.
• Commitment to promoting student success and faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous OB/GYN hospitalist or clinical experience.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in women’s health.

About the Quillen College of Medicine

East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine is nationally recognized for its commitment to primary care education and service to rural and underserved populations. In the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Quillen College of Medicine was named a Tier 1 medical school for Primary Care and ranked #2 in the nation for Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas. These distinctions reflect our enduring mission to prepare compassionate physicians dedicated to improving health outcomes across diverse communities.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer Statement:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.