Pediatrics Physician

Pediatrics Physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center summary:

A Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pediatrician specializing in hospital medicine and newborn care is sought to provide clinical services at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Responsibilities include participating in delivery room procedures, performing circumcisions, UVC placements, intubations with LMA, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. The role supports comprehensive pediatric inpatient care within a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering family-centered and high-quality medical services.

Position Overview
The Department of Neonatology part of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (MCJCHV), is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pediatrician to support Cookeville Regional Medical Center, an affiliate hospital with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We are looking for a highly skilled clinician with a focus on hospital medicine and a special interest in delivery rooms and newborn care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hospital medicine and newborn care at Cookeville Regional Medical Center as a Vanderbilt employee
• Participate in delivery room procedures and newborn care
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and clinical operations
• Perform Circumcisions, UVC Placements, and Intubations using LMA

Qualifications

• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Clinical focus on hospital medicine with training in delivery rooms and newborn care.
• Ability to perform circumcisions, UVC placements, intubations using LMA
• NRP certified

• Affordable Living : Enjoy a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality of life. Overall cost of living is approximately 12% lower than national averages and no state income tax in TN.
• Outdoor Paradise : Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Cookeville is minutes from waterfalls, hiking trails, and state parks like Cummins Falls and Burgess Falls.
• Prime Location : Conveniently situated between Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, Cookeville offers easy access to major cities while maintaining a peaceful lifestyle.

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Part of Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital, the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division is dedicated to the care of hospitalized children through four specialized sections: hospital medicine, complex care, palliative care, and child maltreatment. The division plays a vital role in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care, while also contributing to medical education, research, and community advocacy. Led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychologists, and nurse practitioners, the division strives to ensure every child receives the best possible care in a supportive and family-centered environment.

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.

Keywords:

pediatrics, hospital medicine, newborn care, delivery room procedures, circumcisions, intubation, quality improvement, neonatology, patient care, NRP certified