Pediatrics Physician
Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Cookeville
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Overview The Department of Neonatology part of Monroe
Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (MCJCHV), is seeking a
Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pediatrician to support Cookeville
Regional Medical Center, an affiliate hospital with Vanderbilt
University Medical Center. We are looking for a highly skilled
clinician with a focus on hospital medicine and a special interest
in delivery rooms and newborn care. Key Responsibilities Provide
hospital medicine and newborn care at Cookeville Regional Medical
Center as a Vanderbilt employee Participate in delivery room
procedures and newborn care Engage in quality improvement
initiatives to enhance patient care and clinical operations Perform
Circumcisions, UVC Placements, and Intubations using LMA
Qualifications Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Pediatrics or
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Clinical focus on hospital medicine
with training in delivery rooms and newborn care. Ability to
perform circumcisions, UVC placements, intubations using LMA NRP
certified Why Cookeville, Tennessee? Located in the heart of the
Upper Cumberland region, Cookeville offers a unique blend of
small-town charm and big-city convenience. Affordable Living :
Enjoy a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality of life.
Overall cost of living is approximately 12% lower than national
averages and no state income tax in TN. Outdoor Paradise :
Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Cookeville is minutes from
waterfalls, hiking trails, and state parks like Cummins Falls and
Burgess Falls. Prime Location : Conveniently situated between
Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, Cookeville offers easy
access to major cities while maintaining a peaceful lifestyle. The
Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Part of Monroe Carell Jr.
Children s Hospital, the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division is
dedicated to the care of hospitalized children through four
specialized sections: hospital medicine, complex care, palliative
care, and child maltreatment. The division plays a vital role in
both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care, while also
contributing to medical education, research, and community
advocacy. Led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians,
psychologists, and nurse practitioners, the division strives to
ensure every child receives the best possible care in a supportive
and family-centered environment. Interested and qualified
candidates please send your CV and letter of interest to Physician
Recruiter, Sarah Casen. 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. International medical graduates seeking to apply
for available physician positions must be certified by the
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), must
have passed the United States medical licensing examinations (USMLE
Step 1 and Step 2), must have completed a United States based
residency even if they have completed a residency or practiced
medicine in another country, and must hold a current J-1 or H-1B
visa.
Keywords: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Decatur , Pediatrics Physician, Healthcare , Cookeville, Alabama
