The Division of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics at Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt (MCJCHV) seeks a full-time attending physician for a position on the Tenure, Clinician Educator or Clinical Practice track. Successful applicants will be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care or have one year of advanced training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care.  The Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Division is currently comprised of 10 faculty members who staff a 27 bed Cardiac ICU and support an ACGME-approved fellowship training program in collaboration with the Division of Pediatric Critical Care.  The preferred candidate will demonstrate a track record of excellence in clinical care, graduate medical education, quality improvement or research and possess outstanding communication and teamwork skills. Academic track and rank will be commensurate with experience.

The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at MCJCHV is an integral component of the Pediatric Heart Institute, serving as the regional referral center for children with congenital and acquired heart disease from throughout Tennessee and the Southeast. Significant investment has been made in the Pediatric Heart Institute with the recent recruitment of Dr. Carlos Mery as the Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery and Dr. Larry Markham as the Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology.  We currently perform approximately 475 cases yearly with a projection to grow to 600 cases yearly in the next 5 years. We strive to become a national leader in innovative, high quality, patient and family-centered care in a collaborative multi-disciplinary work environment.

With Pediatric subspecialty Divisions nationally ranked in each of the 10 categories evaluated by US News and World Report, MCJCHV offers the opportunity to perform superb multi-disciplinary care, education and research. Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. Employment can begin immediately upon successful licensure with the State of Tennessee.

The Department of Pediatrics has a robust research mission and consistently ranks in the top ten in NIH funding among U.S. Medical Schools. There is a comprehensive pediatric physician-scientist training program that facilitates transition to independent research careers. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is in the heart of Nashville, a thriving city of commerce, finance, healthcare, and music. Nashville is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.

To be considered, interested candidates must apply through the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/181648.  Please submit inquiries along with a CV to Melissa Smith-Parrish MD; Division Director of the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care; e-mail: Melissa.Smith-Parrish@vumc.org. 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.