Academic Hospitalist-Internal Medicine

Job Summary

The ETSU Department of Internal Medicine invites board-certified or board-eligible Internists to join our established inpatient hospitalist team. Whether your passion lies in teaching, clinical care, research, or leadership, your career will be supported and encouraged within our collaborative academic environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Diagnose, treat, and manage hospitalized patients
• Mentor and teach medical students and residents during inpatient rotations
• Conduct lectures, lead case discussions, and provide hands-on clinical training
• Contribute to the advancement of internal medicine through education, quality improvement, and scholarly activity

Internal Medicine faculty members benefit from the guidance of experienced academic leaders and a supportive environment that fosters professional development and growth. Compensation aligns with AAMC salary recommendation benchmarks for each specialty.

About the Quillen College of Medicine:
East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine is nationally recognized for its commitment to primary care education and service to rural and underserved populations. In the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Quillen was named a Tier 1 medical school for Primary Care and ranked #2 in the nation for Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas. These honors reflect our enduring mission to prepare compassionate physicians dedicated to meeting the needs of all communities.

If you are a dedicated Internist seeking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and mission-driven academic setting, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Comprehensive knowledge of inpatient internal medicine and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Skilled in teaching, mentoring, and evaluating medical students and residents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic health record documentation and clinical workflow optimization.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethical practice, and patient-centered care.
• Ability to balance clinical duties with educational and scholarly responsibilities.
• Capacity to contribute to academic initiatives, including research, quality projects, or committee service.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of Internal Medicine residency program from an ACGME-accredited program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible at time of interview

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical education 

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Academic Faculty 4
• Salary - $100,000
• For information on benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits)

Application Instructions

• Exempt 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.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check. 
• Documents needed to apply: CV, Cover Letter, and Copy of Transcripts 

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

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.

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.