Physician, Emergency Medicine Faculty Job at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) invites applications for faculty positions at all academic ranks. We seek highly skilled clinicians committed to providing excellent patient-centered care and contributing to the department’s vision of becoming a world-class academic emergency department centered around the needs of the patient. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, integrity, a commitment to teaching and mentorship, and collaboratively lead multidisciplinary teams with excellence. A track record of excellence in education, research, or clinical operations is desired.

*We have academic and non-academic positions available. We also provide services at regional Vanderbilt community hospitals if interested in community-based clinical work*

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical care in VUMC’s emergency departments, including the adult Level I trauma center, the Nashville VA, and affiliated hospitals.
  • Engage in educational activities, including training and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical and educational settings.
  • Participate in academic research, with opportunities to be involved in funded projects through the NIH/NHLBI VISTA T32 program. Focus on hospital-based care for heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
  • Contribute to division-specific initiatives in global health, simulation, ultrasound, or EMS.

Qualifications

  • Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine
  • Experience or interest in academic medicine, including clinical operations, education, or research
  • Expertise in global health, simulation, operations, or research is highly desirable
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

VUMC’s Department of Emergency Medicine is a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, education, and research, with more than 100 faculty members across six divisions: operations, EMS, global emergency medicine, research, simulation, and ultrasound. Based at Vanderbilt University Hospital, an ACS‑verified Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and the only Level I center in Middle Tennessee, the department provides high‑acuity care for over 200,000 emergency visits annually. VUMC is consistently ranked among the nation’s top hospitals and #1 in Tennessee, and the department is home to one of the country’s most productive emergency medicine research programs. Faculty work in a collaborative, academic environment with strong support for clinical excellence, education, and professional growth.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a premier academic medical center, consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation and recognized as the #1 hospital in Tennessee. With a strong foundation in NIH‑funded research, advanced clinical programs, and nationally accredited centers of excellence, VUMC delivers high‑quality, compassionate care across the full continuum of medicine. The Department of Emergency Medicine plays a central role in this mission, serving as the front door to the institution and the  Emergency Medicine faculty are integral to VUMC’s clinical excellence, research innovation, and educational leadership, directly advancing the medical center’s commitment to transforming healthcare at a regional and national level.

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.

International medical graduates seeking to apply for available physician positions must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), must have passed the United States medical licensing examinations (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2), must have completed a United States based residency even if they have completed a residency or practiced medicine in another country, and must hold a current J-1 or H-1B visa.

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