East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Department of Pediatrics and Medical Education Assistance Corporation (MEAC), in conjunction with the Niswonger Children’s Hospital, seeks a qualified Pediatric Hospitalist to join a dynamic team of 7 hospitalists who are active in our quality improvement projects, research, and teaching of medical students and pediatric residents. This position will be an ETSU non- tenure, clinical track faculty appointment (contingent on MEAC funding).

Responsibilities include providing services at Niswonger Children’s Hospital at the Johnson City Medical Center, the primary inpatient site for medical student and resident pediatric education for the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, and other Ballad Hospitals. Niswonger Children’s Hospital provides medical care to pediatric patients from a large geographic area including Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southern West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina.

Our region is at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers excellent schools, affordable cost of living, and a wealth of outdoor activities. The beautiful Smoky Mountain National Park is in close proximity. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to university facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at https://www.etsu.edu/human- resources/benefits/.

For consideration, candidates must apply and submit all required documents to the university’s hiring system and follow any instructions listed in the posting at: https://jobs.etsu.edu/postings/29477

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an 
environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work 
individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

•  The candidate must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics at the time of hire.

•  Demonstrated skill in inpatient pediatrics, newborn nursery, and medical education.
•  Experience in quality improvement is a plus.

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Contingent on external funding.

Posting Detail Information

Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes

Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes

Open Date            08/13/2024
Close Date
Open Until filled          Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: The closing date is subject to change
without notice to applicants.

About East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics

We are located just west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the area offers excellent schools, a low cost of living and a wealth of outdoor activities. Johnson City is ranked the #14 “Best Small Place for Business and Careers” in the USA by Forbes, and #5 in Kiplinger’s list of "The 10 Least-Expensive Cities For Living in the U.S.A.”