Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center!

Overview :

Are you a passionate Pulmonary and Critical Care specialist with a focus on lung transplantation ? Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is on the lookout for a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible physician to join our esteemed program. In 2024, we proudly performed 99 lung transplants, establishing ourselves as one of the most innovative lung transplant centers in the nation, known for our excellent outcomes and some of the shortest waiting times in the U.S.

This is an exciting opportunity that combines both inpatient and outpatient duties, supported by a dynamic team of Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). If you are committed to advancing lung transplantation and providing exceptional care to patients with advanced pulmonary diseases, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver comprehensive care for patients with advanced lung diseases and those undergoing lung transplantation.
• Lead and participate in the lung transplant program, ensuring high-quality care and outstanding patient outcomes.
• Manage both inpatient and outpatient cases, including consultations, follow-ups, and post-transplant care.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including pulmonologists, transplant surgeons, and APPs, to provide a patient-centered approach to care.
• Contribute to the educational and research missions of the division, training medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in cutting-edge research and clinical trials aimed at improving lung transplantation outcomes and advancing pulmonary medicine.

Qualifications :

Why Choose Vanderbilt?

Vanderbilt Health : Helping the World Breathe

At VUMC, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to patients with pulmonary diseases. Our comprehensive approach includes specialized services for cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease, and other complex conditions. As a faculty member, you will play a vital role in our mission to improve lives through cutting-edge research, education, and patient care.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.

International medical graduates seeking to apply for available physician positions must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), must have passed the United States medical licensing examinations (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2), must have completed a United States-based residency, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.