East Tennessee State University is seeking a Pediatric Gastroenterologist for Johnson City, Tennessee

Updated 12/08/25
400 North State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, Tennessee, 37601, United States
Physician
Academic/Faculty/Research
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
The Department of Pediatrics at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Quillen College of Medicine, and Medical Education Assistance Corporation (MEAC) are seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our sizable collegial group of pediatricians and pediatric specialty medicine physicians in clinical care. You will work in a beautiful, new Pediatric Clinic with a warm, child and family-friendly environment, emerging as one of the region’s largest tertiary referral centers.
  • Established Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic representing many specialties
  • The pediatric GI division has 3 physicians, a mid-level provider, a dietitian, and 3 nurses
  • 24-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit staffed by 8 Pediatric Hospitalists
  • Level III 39-bed NICU
  • The friendly college community is a great place to raise a family near the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains

Job Responsibilities

Other considerations for this position:

The position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Faculty rank is commensurate with education and experience
At the time of hire, completion of a Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship is required
This is a non-tenure, clinical track position.
Academic responsibilities include teaching medical students and pediatric residents, and academic pursuits
Clinical responsibilities include providing clinical care at Niswonger Children’s Hospital and out-patient gastroenterology clinic
Competitive salary and benefits package; position is contingent on external funding
Eligible J1 waiver candidates will be considered

We are located just west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the area offers excellent schools, a low cost of living, and a wealth of outdoor activities. The mountains, rolling hills, and valleys surrounding the Johnson City region are part of the Appalachian Highlands. Exciting outdoor recreation close to home includes hiking, whitewater rafting, and various boating opportunities. Johnson City is ranked the #14 “Best Small Place for Business and Careers” in the USA by Forbes, and #5 in Kiplinger’s list of “The 10 Least Expensive Cities For Living in the U.S.A."

All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:

Paid time off & leave
17 paid holidays
Educational Assistance
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Access to University facilities and services and much more!

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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