Physician - Allergy, Immunology, & Asthma: Vanderbilt Lung Institute

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Allergy, Immunology & Asthma physician to join the growing Vanderbilt Lung Institute. This faculty position focuses on the care of patients with asthma and allergic diseases while expanding industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical research programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice in a highly collaborative academic environment with access to robust clinical and research infrastructure across Middle Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide high-quality outpatient care for patients with asthma and allergic/immunologic conditions
• Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers
• Utilize onsite resources including full pulmonary function testing (PFTs) and comprehensive allergy testing
• Participate in consult-only inpatient service (no primary admitting)

Research & Academic Focus

• Develop and grow an asthma-focused clinical trials portfolio, with protected research time
• Participate in industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated asthma research
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in asthma, chronic sinus disease, food allergy, and drug allergy
• Contribute to scholarly activity, academic publishing, and presentations

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and research staff
• Participate in Division and Department educational programs

Schedule & Call

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
• Call: Consult-only service approximately 8–12 weeks per year
  • Clinical fellow provides first call
• Weekends/Nights: Consult service only
• FTE: 1.0 FTE preferred; consideration down to 0.7 FTE
• Telehealth: Included

Practice Environment

• Locations: Vanderbilt Lung Institute – West End and satellite clinics
• Team: 10 physicians and 6 Advanced Practice Providers across 3 clinical sites
• Integrated Research Support:
  • Clinical research coordinators
  • Specimen processing, storage, and shipment
  • Industry contract and budget development support
  • Regulatory and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) infrastructure embedded within clinic space

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Allergy & Immunology
• BE/BC candidates in Pulmonary Medicine with asthma focus will be considered
• Demonstrated interest in an academic career centered on asthma
• Experience or strong interest in asthma clinical trials and outcomes research
• Excellent clinical acumen, communication skills, and collaborative approach
• Commitment to advancing patient care, education, and research in asthma and allergic disease

Why Vanderbilt?

• Join a nationally and internationally recognized asthma program spanning the lifespan
• Collaborate with experts in severe asthma pathobiology, diagnosis, and management
• Capitalize on an established, scalable asthma clinical trials platform
• Practice within a top-tier academic medical center known for innovation, teamwork, and physician support
• Strong culture of mentorship, collaboration, and career development

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a CV and cover letter to: Elizabeth Hemping, Physician Recruiter

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

International medical graduates must be ECFMG-certified, have completed a U.S.-based residency, passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, and be legally authorized to work in the United States.