Otolaryngology - Pediatric Physician

Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a faculty pediatric otolaryngologist to provide care in the greater Nashville metropolitan area. Position Highlights: Vanderbilt s Pediatric Otolaryngology team is comprised of 9 surgeons and 10 advanced practice clinicians who perform more than 25,000 outpatient visits and 6,000 surgeries per year. This position is primarily focused on comprehensive pediatric otolaryngology, but we are also seeking candidates with interest in asthma/sinus, sleep apnea, or head & neck surgery. Excellent multidisciplinary collaboration in 13 specialty clinics with specialists at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Great work/life balance take general pediatric otolaryngology call only one week out of nine, led by residents. Teach fellows, residents, and other learners with a faculty appointment to VUMC. Opportunity to participate in research, QI projects, or program expansion during protected academic time. Enjoy an academically rich and collaborative community where you will have strong leadership support to innovate and develop your career as an educator and leader within the organization and beyond. Vanderbilt offers a culture that supports faculty development, learning, and team-focused care. Qualifications: MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Otolaryngology with a solid commitment to the Vanderbilt values of innovation, collaboration, and quality. Benefits: Base salary with productivity & academic bonus potential Employee, spouse, and dependent tuition assistance Faculty salary supplement Professional Development allowance and CME time Immediate access to PTO Lucrative retirement match No state income tax in TN High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance As a non-profit organization, our employees are eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health And much more! Vanderbilt Health is one of the most prominent academic medical centers in the Southeast, with 7 hospitals, 180 outpatient clinics, over 160 residency and fellowship programs, and NIH funding over $500M in 2023. Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital is nationally ranked in 10 out of 10 specialties by U.S. News and World Report. The Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Department s robust research programs, internationally recognized team of experts, and innovative specialty programs all work together to create a powerhouse otolaryngology group committed to improving technology, offering groundbreaking treatment options, and putting the needs of our patients first. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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