Pediatric - Pulmonary Med Opening in Johnson City, TN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Two Pediatric Pulmonology openings - Johnson City, TN**
Located 23m to Kingsport, 55m to Boone, NC
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Employed
- 100% pediatric pulmonology opportunity
- Teaching and research opportunities
- Protected time for research and education
- Sleep study opportunities
- Faculty position with opportunity for professional development (MBA, MPH)
- Help develop the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology in collaboration with Children's Hospital.
- The goal of the Division will be to offer a comprehensive range of services for the region including inpatient and outpatient care.
- Support of the NICU, PICU and developing Pediatric Trauma Center will provide a full spectrum of care opportunities.
- Academic rank and tenure will be determined by qualifications and experience.
- Mid-career providers and trainees are encouraged to apply.
- These positions offer competitive salary, work-life balance and the benefits of an academic community nestled in the foothills of Appalachia.
- The department is growing to meet the needs of over 230,000 children in four states.
- ETSU, a diverse university of over 16,000 students, has a College of Medicine with 72 medical students per year. The Department of Pediatrics also has an outstanding residency program.
**Hospital Highlights:**
- Only childrens hospital in the region
- State-of-the-art medical center
- Part of the Childrens Miracle Network of hospitals
- 10-private-room Pediatric ICU
- 39-bed Level III NICU
*Premier provider of health care services in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, Health Group provides the most up to date technology including the daVinci surgery system.*
**Community Details:**
- The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-size cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN).
- Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined is roughly 300,000 in population.
- The area is within driving distance to one half of the US population.
- No State Income Tax in Tennessee
- Low Cost of Living
- Easy access to a Regional Airport
- Excellent Public and Private school options
- Arts/Culture: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, International Storytelling Center
- Outdoor activities: Boone Lake, Buffalo Mountain Park, Tannery Knob Bike Park
- Family activities: Gray Fossil Site, Hands On Discovery Center, Brights Zoo
- Local craft breweries and wineries
- Four distinct seasons