The Division of Neonatology of Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a full time board-certified/board-eligible neonatologist to join our well established team for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Ayers Children's Medical Center in Western Tennessee. The successful candidate will work closely with two other board certified neonatologists, six experienced neonatal nurse practitioners, excellent Pediatric Pharmacists and dedicated Respiratory Therapists in a thriving 34 bed level IIIB NICU. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to share their expertise with Family Practice residents, medical students, nurse practitioner and physician assistant students rotating through our NICU. We seek a candidate who values our commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, and education. Faculty appointment at Vanderbilt University will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is contingent upon successful licensure in the state of Tennessee. Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers a very competitive salary and benefits package.
Our practice:
NNPs provide 24/7 in house coverage
Approximately 600 admissions, ~3000 deliveries/year
Experienced ground transport team with approximately 80 transports/year
Outstanding network of subspecialists, including maternal-fetal medicine
Ayers Children's Medical Center is located in Jackson, TN, a growing professional community and part of West TN Healthcare at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, conveniently located 70 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Enjoy a wonderful family friendly environment with a lower cost of living. Jackson has an outstanding educational system including several public and private schools, as well as community and private colleges. Historic downtown Jackson has been revitalized and offers a 84,000+ square foot state of the art fitness center, shopping and festivals. Jackson and the surrounding area also offer year-round outdoor activities.
Please submit inquiries along with a CV to Patience Blackmon, Assistant to Division Director of Neonatology; e-mail patience.blackmon@vanderbilt.edu. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Internal Number: 2018-NC
About Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. We treat and help prevent all health issues ranging from colds and broken bones to heart disease and cancer. The world-class facilities at Children's Hospital are a testament to our community's dedication to the health of children. Constructed in 2004 and expanded in 2012, our 271-bed hospital is a child-friendly place built on the science of healing. Many of our doctors and surgeons are nationally recognized researchers who are finding new ways to cure and prevent childhood diseases. Our commitment to research and advocacy positions us to bring the promise of good health to children and families in our community and to share that hope with the world.
