Pediatric Cardiologist - Assistant/Associate/Professor

Overview

East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric cardiologist to join our expanding cardiology division who can contribute to our excellent academic community in the beautiful Appalachian Highlands. 

Position Summary

The pediatric cardiologist works closely with Ballad Health, the region’s health system encompassing 21 hospitals, of which Niswonger Children’s Hospital is the flagship pediatric institution for a catchment area of over 1 million people. Our referral area includes Northeast TN, Southwest VA, and portions of KY and WV. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide inpatient and outpatient services to pediatric and adult with congenital heart patients.
• Pediatric cardiology consultation services for Ballad Health facilities.
• Competency in interpretation of transthoracic echos, including fetal echos, EKGs, stress tests for outpatient and inpatient services required.  Interpretation of CMRI, CTs is optional.
• Develop and manage patient plans and post-op along with the option of remotely participating in referring hospitals at their combined cardiothoracic conferences.
• Academic responsibilities include teaching of medical students, pediatric residents, and adult cardiology fellows as well as academic pursuits

Highlights

• Established Pediatric Clinic with a thriving outpatient patient base and pediatric hospital medicine program.
• 24-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit staffed by 8 Pediatric Hospital Medicine physicians
• 10-bed PICU
• Level III 44-bed NICU

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO
• BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology at time of hire
• Completion of Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at time of hire

Benefits and Compensation:

• Job Family – Academic Faculty 4
• Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with prior experience.
• For information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits)
•  This position is contingent upon external funding

*J-1 visa waiver candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions: 

• Exempt 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.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Required documents to attach:  Cover Letter, CV, and Copy of Transcripts

Area Information

Johnson City, Tennessee offers an excellent quality of life including:

• No state income tax
• Affordable cost of living
• Excellent schools
• Friendly college community that is a great place to raise a family
• Outdoor adventure including water sports, biking, and hiking
• High level of community activities including symphony, theater, regional music, and storytelling 
• Close to Asheville, Knoxville and Roanoke
• Regional airport with direct flights available

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students 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. 

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.