East Tennessee State
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Pediatric Hospitalist, Assistant/Associate Professor
Department
Pediatrics - 31550
Pay Grade
1
Job Category
College of Medicine Faculty
Job Summary
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Department of Pediatrics and Medical Education Assistance Corporation (MEAC), in conjunction with Ballad Health, seeks a qualified Pediatric Hospitalist to join a dynamic team of hospitalists.
Experience should include:
This position will be an ETSU non-tenure, clinical track faculty appointment (contingent on MEAC funding). Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will receive a full benefits package through ETSU.
Responsibilities include providing nursery and pediatric services at Johnston Memorial Hospital, with the potential of also providing newborn care at regional Ballad hospitals in addition to Niswonger Children's Hospital, the region's primary pediatric inpatient site. Johnston Memorial Hospital is a community hospital in southwest Virginia in the Ballad Health network, which has an active obstetric service, a busy general emergency room, and a small pediatric floor that is used occasionally. There is an opportunity for involvement with quality improvement, patient safety, and medical student and resident education.
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.
This position is contingent upon external funding.
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 services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. .
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity 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 Qualifications
The candidate must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F00922P
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
04/28/2025
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.
Position Information
Job Title
Pediatric Hospitalist, Assistant/Associate Professor
Department
Pediatrics - 31550
Pay Grade
1
Job Category
College of Medicine Faculty
Job Summary
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Department of Pediatrics and Medical Education Assistance Corporation (MEAC), in conjunction with Ballad Health, seeks a qualified Pediatric Hospitalist to join a dynamic team of hospitalists.
Experience should include:
- Demonstrated skill in inpatient pediatrics
- Demonstrated skill in Neonatal Resuscitation
- Experience in medical education
- Experience in quality improvement is a plus
- Willingness to perform circumcisions
This position will be an ETSU non-tenure, clinical track faculty appointment (contingent on MEAC funding). Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will receive a full benefits package through ETSU.
Responsibilities include providing nursery and pediatric services at Johnston Memorial Hospital, with the potential of also providing newborn care at regional Ballad hospitals in addition to Niswonger Children's Hospital, the region's primary pediatric inpatient site. Johnston Memorial Hospital is a community hospital in southwest Virginia in the Ballad Health network, which has an active obstetric service, a busy general emergency room, and a small pediatric floor that is used occasionally. There is an opportunity for involvement with quality improvement, patient safety, and medical student and resident education.
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.
This position is contingent upon external funding.
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 services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. .
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity 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 Qualifications
The candidate must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F00922P
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
04/28/2025
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.