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.
