Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is seeking a faculty gastroenterologist with interest in nutrition support, celiac disease, and capsule endoscopy at the main campus in Nashville, Tennessee.

Position Highlights :

• Vanderbilt’s Gastroenterology Division is comprised of nearly 80 clinicians, clinician educators, physician-scientists, APPs, and investigators.
• This Clinician Educator track position offers a variety of clinical care that includes general gastroenterology, nutrition support, celiac disease, and capsule endoscopy.  Willing to train the right candidate!
• Clinical time is divided evenly between clinic, procedures, and TPN rounds.
• Great work / life balance – take general GI night call only one week per year, and TPN call from home only 4 weekends per year.
• The Center for Human Nutrition is the only intestinal failure program in the region and offers the only dedicated celiac disease clinic in the southeast.  Our multidisciplinary in-house team includes pharmacists, dieticians, case managers, and highly trained nursing staff.
• Teach fellows, residents, and other learners with a faculty appointment to VUMC.  Opportunity to participate in research, QI projects, or protocol development during protected academic time.
• Enjoy an academically rich and collaborative community where you will have strong leadership support to innovate and develop your career as an educator and leader within the organization and beyond. Vanderbilt offers a culture that supports faculty development, learning, and team-focused care.

Qualifications :  MD / DO with board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology with a solid commitment to the Vanderbilt values of innovation, collaboration, and quality.   Certification in Nutrition Support (CNSC) or willing to obtain certification within the first year of employment.

Benefits :

Vanderbilt Health is one of the most prominent academic medical centers in the Southeast, with 7 hospitals, 180+ outpatient clinics, over 100 residency and fellowship programs, and NIH funding over $500M in 2023.  VUMC is currently ranked in the top 50 nationally for GI care by U.S. News and World Report.  The Center for Human Nutrition specializes in inpatient management of perenteral nutrition and outpatient management of celiac disease, intestinal failure / short bowel syndrome, small bowel enteropathies, obscure GI bleeds, microscopic colitis, and feeding tube placement and management.  The Center has been recognized by both The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) and the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease.

Nashville, Tennessee, often referred to as "Music City," is not only a cultural and entertainment hub but also a thriving community with a rich history and warm Southern hospitality. Known for its vibrant music scene and rich culinary landscape, Nashville offers an array of recreational activities, including parks, hiking trails, and water sports. The city boasts excellent K-12 educational opportunities, with a mix of highly-rated public and private schools catering to a range of educational needs. With a rapidly growing population and a welcoming atmosphere, Nashville is an ideal location for physicians seeking both professional growth and a high quality of life.

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.