Clinical Educator/Clinical Practice - Pulmonology and Critical Care

Description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pulmonary and Critical Care specialist to join our growing and highly-regarded clinical programs. The Vanderbilt Lung Institute, an integrated patient care center, evaluates over 84,000 patients annually and is currently expanding within the Nashville Metropolitan Area. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care while advancing the field of pulmonary medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Care: Devote at least 80% effort to delivering high-quality clinical care in both critical care and pulmonary medicine, including the education of trainees.
2. Academic and Clinical Tracks: Clinician Educators (CEs) dedicate 20% of their effort to academic endeavors such as education, research, and administrative service, while those in the Clinical Practice (CP) track focus entirely on clinical care.
3. Inpatient Duties: Provide care at Vanderbilt University Hospital, covering the MICU, Pulmonary Consult Service, or the inpatient Pulmonary Service. Inpatient responsibility typically involves 12-16 weeks per year, with no in-house call responsibilities.
4. Outpatient Duties: Conduct 5-7 half days in clinic per week, adjustable based on academic responsibilities, at one of the Vanderbilt Lung Institute clinics.
5. Academic Involvement: Participate in Division and Department academic and clinical programs, develop a focused area of expertise, with opportunities to engage in multi-investigator research studies, and contribute to teaching and mentoring students, residents, and fellows (for those in the CE track). Additionally, our academic clinicians are also expected to develop a regional and national reputation.

Qualifications

1. Board Certification/Eligibility: BC/BE in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care.
2. Desirable Skills: BC/BE in Sleep Medicine and experience with ECMO and advanced pulmonary therapies are highly desirable. Major areas of need also include interstitial lung disease and general pulmonology.
3. Academic Appointment: Offers opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activities.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
5. Passion for Excellence: Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and advancing medical knowledge in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Application Instructions

• Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current CV to:
• Sarah Casen, Physician Recruiter
• Physician Recruitment Office
• Email: sarah.casen@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.