The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Department of Pediatrics seeks a faculty member in its Division of Pediatric Nephrology. This division delivers outstanding patient care, training, and research, with comprehensive inpatient programs supporting quaternary care throughout the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and outpatient clinical services to support children throughout the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, and beyond.
Academic rank, track, and compensation will be dependent upon qualifications. VUMC offers a generous benefits package to its faculty.
Responsibilities of this position include providing direct patient care in inpatient and ambulatory settings, medical education of students and trainees, and participation in clinical research and/or quality improvement.
The Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in research, education, and patient care. The Department is home to approximately 500 dedicated faculty members and providers and consistently ranks in the top 10 in NIH funding among U.S. medical schools, offering an exceptional work environment with the opportunity to perform superb multi-disciplinary care, education, and research.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is ranked in 10 out of 11 pediatric specialty programs in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025-2026 “Best Children’s Hospitals.”With the recent completion of the 12th floor expansion, the Children’s Hospital has 363 inpatient beds and a footprint of more than one million square feet.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located 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.
Qualified applicants must have a medical doctorate or equivalent, hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee, be Board certified or Board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology, and have a strong record of clinical care, medical education, and scholarship.
Applications, including a current CV and cover letter, should be submitted through the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine job board, click “Apply Now” to submit. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.
Please direct inquiries to: Sarah Casen, VUMC Physician Recruiter, at sarah.casen@vumc.org
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
