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Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatrician with a passion for complex care to join our growing and highly collaborative Section for Medical Complexity within the Division of Pediatrics Hospital Medicine. This is a unique opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care for children with the highest levels of medical complexity, supported by a robust interdisciplinary team at one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical care for a panel of approximately 475 medically complex pediatric patients, including those with technology dependence and multi-specialty involvement.
- Deliver care across inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and via telehealth at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
- Participate in a hybrid schedule: 3 half-days of clinic and 3 half-days of ED/inpatient consults per week.
- Work closely with case managers, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and nurse practitioners to deliver coordinated, family-centered care
- Share call responsibilities (home call) and holiday inpatient coverage with three other physicians.
- This is a Clinical Practice (CP) track position. While primarily clinical, opportunities for teaching and quality improvement are available.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Pediatrics
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee
- Demonstrated interest and experience in caring for medically complex children
- Preferred: Strong leadership, organizational, and mentorship skills
Why Vanderbilt?
- The Department of Pediatrics at VUMC includes over 500 faculty members and consistently ranks in the top 10 nationally in NIH funding.
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is ranked in 10 out of 11 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report (2024–2025).
- Enjoy a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with strong institutional support.
- Benefit from a flexible schedule, generous benefits, and a culture that values work-life balance.
- Located in the heart of Music City, VUMC offers the opportunity to live in a vibrant, family-friendly city with rich cultural, educational, and recreational offerings.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical care for a panel of approximately 475 medically complex pediatric patients, including those with technology dependence and multi-specialty involvement.
- Deliver care across inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and via telehealth at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
- Participate in a hybrid schedule: 3 half-days of clinic and 3 half-days of ED/inpatient consults per week.
- Work closely with case managers, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and nurse practitioners to deliver coordinated, family-centered care
- Share call responsibilities (home call) and holiday inpatient coverage with three other physicians.
- This is a Clinical Practice (CP) track position. While primarily clinical, opportunities for teaching and quality improvement are available.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Pediatrics
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee
- Demonstrated interest and experience in caring for medically complex children
- Preferred: Strong leadership, organizational, and mentorship skills
Application Process
Please send a letter of interest and an updated CV to Physician Recruiter, Sarah Casen, at sarah.casen@vumc.org
About the Organization
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a nationally ranked academic health system based in Nashville, TN, with over 3.2 million patient visits annually and a workforce of 40,000. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, is ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties and named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Tennessee and the Southeast for 2025. The Pediatric Complex Care Program at Monroe Carell provides coordinated, longitudinal care for children with multi-system chronic conditions and technology dependence, supported by a dedicated team of pediatric hospitalists, advanced practice providers, nutritionists, and case managers.
Contact Name
Sarah Casen
Contact Phone
Contact Email
sarah.casen@vumc.org
