Pediatrics Faculty in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Description

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Department of Pediatrics seeks a faculty member in its Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The Division is currently comprised of 35 faculty members and supports an ACGME-approved fellowship training program and a robust research program.  

Academic rank, track, and compensation will be dependent upon qualifications. VUMC offers a generous benefits package to its faculty.   

Responsibilities of this position include providing direct patient care in the Pedatric Emergency Departments at both Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and Williamson Medical Center, medical education of students and trainees, and participate in clinical research and/or quality improvement.

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in research, education, and patient care. The Department is home to approximately 500 dedicated faculty members and providers and consistently ranks in the top ten in NIH funding among U.S. medical schools, offering an exceptional work environment with the opportunity to perform superb multi-disciplinary care, education, and research.   Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is ranked in 10 out of 11 pediatric specialty programs in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The Children’s Hospital currently has 325 inpatient beds and is near completion of two additional floors which will result in more than 400 beds for the Children’s Hospital.  

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located in the heart of Nashville, a thriving city of commerce, finance, healthcare, and music. Nashville is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

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Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have a medical doctorate or equivalent, hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee, be board certified or Board eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or General Pediatrics, have a strong record of clinical care, medical evaluation, and scholarship. Preferred applicants will possess outstanding skills in leadership and organization/administration and demonstrate commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, education, and mentorship.

Application Instructions

Applications, including a current CV and cover letter, should be submitted through Vanderbilt University School of Medicine job board, click “Apply Now” to submit. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

 

Please direct inquiries to:
Michele Walsh, MD, MMHC

Associate Chief of Staff

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Director, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care Transport

Assistant Medical Director, Nashville Fire Department

michele.walsh@vumc.org

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.