Gastroenterology - Physician
Not Disclosed•Part-TimeOn-site
location_on3rd Avenue North, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37208, United States
About the Opportunity
The Nashville VA Medical Center and the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are seeking a highly qualified Physician to serve as Transplant Section Chief. This joint appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to provide world-class care to Veterans while contributing to education and clinical excellence in one of the nation's top academic health environments.
Specialties considered include Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, and Cardiology. The role is a Part-time position (35 hours/week) within our dynamic Medical Service team.
About the Role
The Transplant Section Chief will lead the VA Tennessee Valley Health System's transplant program, providing direct patient care and administrative oversight. This position serves as a bridge between clinical excellence and leadership, allowing the incumbent to serve America's Veterans while advancing their academic career in collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
The role involves a balanced commitment: approximately 50% of time is dedicated to clinical activities, delivering high-quality transplant medicine care within the physician's parent specialty, while the remainder focuses on leadership, administration, and education. The Section Chief will evaluate and manage patients referred for transplantation in both outpatient and inpatient settings and oversee the inpatient transplant consult service.
As a key member of the Medical Service leadership team, the Section Chief will assist the Chief of Staff and Chief of Medicine in overseeing transplant-related administrative and clinical operations. A core mission of this role is promoting a culture of integrity, respect, and Veteran-centered care, while supervising attending physicians and section staff.
Work Environment
The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flexibility for additional coverage and ad hoc telework may be approved at the supervisor's discretion. The position requires maintaining adherence to all applicable privacy and information security regulations.
Application
Candidates with demonstrated experience in transplant medicine and leadership within an academic or VA setting are preferred. Interested physicians are invited to apply to join this dynamic team.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3rd Avenue North, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37208, United States
Nashville, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead the VA Tennessee Valley Health System's transplant program
- check_circleDeliver high-quality transplant medicine care within a parent specialty
- check_circleEvaluate and manage patients referred for transplantation in outpatient and inpatient settings
- check_circleOversee the inpatient transplant consult service
- check_circleParticipate in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice trainees
- check_circleAssist the Chief of Staff and Chief of Medicine with administrative and clinical operations
- check_circleMaintain adherence to all applicable privacy and information security regulations
- check_circlePromote a culture of integrity, respect, and Veteran-centered care
- check_circleSupervise attending physicians and section staff
Nice to Have
Demonstrated experience in transplant medicine and leadership within an academic or VA setting.
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About VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System operates as an integrated healthcare network within the hospitals and health care industry, headquartered in Nashville, TN. The system encompasses two primary medical centers: the Nashville Campus and the Alvin C. York Campus in Murfreesboro, TN, alongside a widespread network of community-based outpatient clinics across Tennessee and Kentucky. These facilities serve locations including Athens, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Hopkinsville, and Bowling Green, while also maintaining a dedicated dental clinic in Clarksville.
The organization delivers a comprehensive spectrum of medical services ranging from ambulatory and primary care to specialized tertiary treatments. Notable capabilities include acute medicine, surgery, spinal cord injury care, and a full suite of extended and mental health services. The Nashville Campus holds a unique distinction as the only VA facility supporting all solid organ transplant programs, including in-house kidney and bone marrow transplants. The Alvin C. York Campus functions as a regional referral center for geriatrics, mental health, and extended care.
Academic collaboration is central to the system's operations through active affiliations with major institutions. The Alvin C. York Campus partners with Meharry Medical College to support residency programs in oral surgery, psychiatry, and internal medicine. Simultaneously, the Nashville Campus maintains a primary affiliation with the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, offering residency training across all major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties.
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