Academic -OB/GYN Hospitalist

Job Summary
East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) The Quillen College of Medicine, Department of OB/GYN is accepting applications for full-time and/or part-time Hospitalist/Assistant Professor at the Johnson City Medical Center/Niswonger Children’s Hospital. The hospitalist will serve as the attending physician for hospital coverage for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This provider will provide coverage for the ETSU OB/GYN hospital service and provide supervision and education of resident physicians and medical students from ETSU. 
The Physician is responsible for coverage of labor and delivery, emergency department, inpatient consultations, and OB/GYN inpatient admissions and OB/GYN patient transfers. They will be in attendance for all resident-performed procedures during their assigned shifts. Supervision of care of triage patients will be expected to allow for compensation for these visits.
The expected time commitment for a Full-Time Faculty will average two (2) twenty-four-hour shifts per week (eight shifts per month), but the number and timing are flexible. These shifts will occur during both weekday and weekend days and be assigned in conjunction with the other OB/GYN hospitalists and general OB/GYN physicians in the call rotation. Holidays are included on a rotating basis with the other faculty sharing calls.

Completion of corresponding medical records and billing worksheets is required. Evaluations of students and resident physicians will be performed on an ongoing basis. Clinical education in the form of didactic lectures, informal discussions, and precepting is expected.
Clinical research and performance improvement projects, in conjunction with residents and students, will be expected. Participation in the hospital department and hospital committees is encouraged.
This position will report to the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The position is based on an annual renewal contract assuming deliverables are achieved.
Our OB/GYN service coverage is focused at Niswonger Children’s, where we deliver approximately 1400 patients, both patients from our ETSU clinics as well as referred patients from other facilities in NE Tennessee and SW Virginia. These referrals are for our OB/GYN expertise as well as our Neonatology services and NICU. Maternal Fetal Medicine consultation services are available 24/7.
A portion of this position may be grant-funded.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of general academic policies and curriculum issues
• Knowledge of Tennessee Board of Regents policies.
• Knowledge of accreditation policies where appropriate.
• Ability to engage in constructive problem-solving and to make sound decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff within the department, college, university, and diverse campus and community constituencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the leadership of other academic and administrative units to develop appropriate policies and/or programs.
• Ability to promote student success and faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications 

• MD or DO degree, BC or BE in OB/GYN at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous OB/GYN experience preferred 
• Demonstrated experience /interest in women’s health

Physical Demands

•     Up to 50 lbs.  

Compensation & Benefits 

• Job Family – Academic Faculty 4
• Compensation is competitive with the Market and based on education and experience.
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/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 contingent on a satisfactory background check.  

University Overview 

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and 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.