Physician Allergy/Immunology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Allergy, Immunology & Asthma physician to join the growing Vanderbilt Lung Institute. This faculty position focuses on the care of patients with asthma and allergic diseases while expanding industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical research programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice in a highly collaborative academic environment with access to robust clinical and research infrastructure across Middle Tennessee.

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\n Key Responsibilities

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Clinical Care

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• Provide high-quality outpatient care for patients with asthma and allergic/immunologic conditions
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• Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers
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• Utilize onsite resources including full pulmonary function testing (PFTs) and comprehensive allergy testing
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• Participate in consult-only inpatient service (no primary admitting)
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Research & Academic Focus

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• Develop and grow an asthma-focused clinical trials portfolio, with protected research time
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• Participate in industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated asthma research
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• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in asthma, chronic sinus disease, food allergy, and drug allergy
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• Contribute to scholarly activity, academic publishing, and presentations
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• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and research staff
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• Participate in Division and Department educational programs
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Schedule & Call

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• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
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• Call: Consult-only service approximately 8–12 weeks per year
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• Clinical fellow provides first call
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• Weekends/Nights: Consult service only
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• FTE: 1.0 FTE preferred; consideration down to 0.7 FTE
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• Telehealth: Included
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Practice Environment

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• Locations: Vanderbilt Lung Institute – West End and satellite clinics
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• Team: 10 physicians and 6 Advanced Practice Providers across 3 clinical sites
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• Integrated Research Support:
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• Clinical research coordinators
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• Specimen processing, storage, and shipment
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• Industry contract and budget development support
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• Regulatory and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) infrastructure embedded within clinic space
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Qualifications

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• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Allergy & Immunology
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• BE/BC candidates in Pulmonary Medicine with asthma focus will be considered
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• Demonstrated interest in an academic career centered on asthma
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• Experience or strong interest in asthma clinical trials and outcomes research
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• Excellent clinical acumen, communication skills, and collaborative approach
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• Commitment to advancing patient care, education, and research in asthma and allergic disease
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Why Vanderbilt?

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• Join a nationally and internationally recognized asthma program spanning the lifespan
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• Collaborate with experts in severe asthma pathobiology, diagnosis, and management
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• Capitalize on an established, scalable asthma clinical trials platform
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• Practice within a top-tier academic medical center known for innovation, teamwork, and physician support
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• Strong culture of mentorship, collaboration, and career development
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Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a CV and cover letter to: Elizabeth Hemping , Physician Recruiter

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\n Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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\n International medical graduates must be ECFMG-certified, have completed a U.S.-based residency, passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, and be legally authorized to work in the United States.