Pediatric Hospitalist 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 Pediatric Hospitalist/Newborn
Medicine 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 Pediatric Hospital Medicine or Pediatrics
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, Bowling Green , Pediatric Hospitalist Physician, Healthcare , Cookeville, Kentucky
