Gastroenterology Physician

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a faculty gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN. This role offers a blend of clinical care, teaching opportunities, and research in a supportive environment. Enjoy a balanced work/life schedule and numerous benefits, including a signing bonus and relocation allowance.

Benefits

Signing bonus

Relocation allowance

Incentive bonus

Faculty salary supplement

Professional development allowance

Immediate PTO access

Lucrative retirement match

High-quality medical insurance

Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology required.
• Certification in Nutrition Support (CNSC) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in general gastroenterology and nutrition support.
• Teach fellows, residents, and participate in research.

Skills

Collaboration

Innovation

Quality

Education

MD/DO

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:

1. Vanderbilt's Gastroenterology Division comprises nearly 80 clinicians, clinician educators, physician-scientists, APPs, and investigators.
2. This Clinician Educator track position offers a variety of clinical care including general gastroenterology, nutrition support, celiac disease, and capsule endoscopy. Willing to train the right candidate!
3. Clinical time is evenly divided among clinic, procedures, and TPN rounds.
4. Great work/life balance: general GI night call only one week per year, and TPN call from home only 4 weekends per year.
5. The Center for Human Nutrition is the region's only intestinal failure program and hosts the only dedicated celiac disease clinic in the southeast. Our multidisciplinary team includes pharmacists, dieticians, case managers, and highly trained nursing staff.
6. Opportunities to teach fellows, residents, and other learners with a faculty appointment at VUMC. Participate in research, QI projects, or protocol development during protected academic time.
7. Join an academically rich, collaborative community with strong leadership support to foster innovation and career development as an educator and leader. Vanderbilt promotes faculty development, learning, and team-focused care.

Qualifications:

MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology, committed to Vanderbilt's values of innovation, collaboration, and quality. Certification in Nutrition Support (CNSC) or willingness to obtain within the first year.

Benefits:

• Signing bonus
• Relocation allowance
• Incentive bonus
• Faculty salary supplement
• Professional development allowance and CME time
• Immediate PTO access
• Lucrative retirement match
• No state income tax in TN
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs as a non-profit employee
• Wellbeing programs covering mental, physical, and financial health
• And much more!

About Vanderbilt:

Vanderbilt Health is a leading academic medical center in the Southeast, comprising 7 hospitals, 180+ outpatient clinics, over 100 residency and fellowship programs, and NIH funding exceeding $500M in 2023. VUMC is ranked in the top 50 nationally for GI care by U.S. News & World Report. The Center for Human Nutrition specializes in inpatient parenteral nutrition management and outpatient celiac disease, intestinal failure/short bowel syndrome, small bowel enteropathies, obscure GI bleeds, microscopic colitis, and feeding tube management. Recognized by ASPEN and the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease.

Living in Nashville:

Known as "Music City," Nashville is a vibrant cultural and entertainment hub with a rich history and Southern hospitality. It offers a lively music scene, diverse culinary options, parks, hiking trails, water sports, excellent K-12 schools, and a growing population—making it ideal for professional growth and quality of life.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vets/Disabled.