Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

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.