What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Newborn Hospitalist & Medical Director - Asst/Assc/Prof position at East Tennessee State?
Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Pediatric Newborn Hospitalist & Medical Director - Asst / Assc / Prof Department Pediatrics - 31550 Pay Grade 1 Job Category College of Medicine Faculty Job SummaryEast Tennessee State University ( ETSU ) Department of Pediatrics and Medical Education Assistance Corporation ( MEAC ) seeks a qualified Pediatric Newborn Hospitalist to serve as the Medical Director of community nurseries affiliated with the Ballad Health Hospital system in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The newborn hospitalist will direct a team of advanced practice providers and other hospitalists who are active in providing regional nursery coverage as well as direct quality improvement projects, research, and teaching of medical students and pediatric and family medicine residents. This position will be an ETSU non-tenure, clinical track faculty appointment (contingent on MEAC funding).Position is contingent upon external funding.Responsibilities include providing in-person and telemedicine services for nurseries at Johnson City Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Indian Path Medical Center, and Johnston Memorial Hospital.Our region is at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers excellent schools, affordable cost of living, and a wealth of outdoor activities. The beautiful Smoky Mountain National Park is in close proximity.The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information : https : / / www.etsu.edu / human-resources / benefits / .University Overview East Tennessee State University ( ETSU ) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For , recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.Disclaimer : The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required QualificationsMust be Board Eligible / Board Certified in Pediatrics at the time of hire.Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated skills in acute pediatrics, newborn nursery, medical education, and leadership.Experience in quality improvement is a plus.Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Contingent on external funding.Posting Detail InformationPosting Number F00895P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes Open Date 01 / 14 / 2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Faculty positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.Transcripts must be submitted to be considered for review (unofficial transcripts or a copy of the transcript is acceptable for application purposes). Official transcripts may be required upon hire.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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