Gastroenterology - Physician

The Nashville VA Medical Center and the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are seeking a highly qualified Physician to serve as Transplant Section Chief within our dynamic Medical Service team for a Part-time - 35 HOURS/WEEK position. This joint appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to provide world-class care to Veterans while contributing to education and clinical excellence in one of the nations top academic health environments.Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.Specialties considered: Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, and Cardiology.The Transplant Section Chief will lead the VA Tennessee Valley Health Systems transplant program, providing direct patient care and administrative oversight. The incumbent will:Deliver high-quality transplant medicine care within their parent specialty.Evaluate and manage patients referred for transplantation in both outpatient and inpatient settings.Oversee the inpatient transplant consult service.Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice trainees.Devote approximately 50% of their time to clinical activities, with the remainder focused on leadership, administration, and education.Leadership ResponsibilitiesThe Section Chief will serve as a key member of the Medical Service leadership team, assisting the Chief of Staff and Chief of Medicine with:Oversight of transplant-related administrative and clinical operations.Supervisory responsibilities for attending physicians and section staff.Maintaining adherence to all applicable privacy and information security regulations.Promoting a culture of integrity, respect, and Veteran-centered care.Demonstrated experience in transplant medicine and leadership within an academic or VA setting is preferred.Work ScheduleFull-time: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Flexibility for additional coverage and ADHOC telework may be approved at the supervisors discretion. xkddfxhServe Americas Veterans while advancing your academic career in collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.