East Tennessee Children’s Hospital invites you to learn more about our open physician position focused on rounding in a partnering hospital. This role involves daily rounding on newborns, collaborating with obstetric and neonatal teams, and supporting families during the first crucial days of life. Key responsibilities will include performing newborn physician exams, communicating with parents, collaborating with neonatologists, OB/Gyns and lactation consultants. A portion of the position responsibilities will also be fulfilled in an outpatient, general pediatric practice setting.

This position includes a highly competitive salary and robust benefit package. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills, be board-certified/board-eligible in general pediatrics and must be able to obtain an unrestricted Tennessee Medical License.

This position has a potential opportunity for a faculty appointment with the University of Tennessee - Graduate School of Medicine, rank commensurate with experience. East Tennessee Children's Hospital will launch a pediatric residency program in 2027! This is an amazing opportunity to be part of building an educational program for the next generation of pediatricians.

About East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system serving the East Tennessee region. We exist to improve the health of children through comprehensive, family-centered care, wellness and education.

As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center, we offer full capabilities to care for seriously ill children in a unique pediatric environment and offer the services of many different pediatric subspecialties. Annually, our hospital serves more than 130,000 patients including an average of 10,000 surgical cases, 54,300 emergency visits and 43,000 urgent care visits.

Care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is taking care of our future, one child at a time.

About East Tennessee

Knoxville is a dynamic university town, offering a blend of small-town southern charm and big-city opportunity, and is known for its hospitality and affordability. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the city is located on the banks of the Tennessee River and surrounded by large, beautiful lakes. The area has four mild seasons with a wealth of opportunities for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore 850 miles of hiking trails, easily drive six hours to the beach or take one of the 25 direct flights from the regional airport to visit a new destination. This area is a wonderful place to raise a family with excellent public schools and lots of family-friendly activities. Knoxville is experiencing steady growth, while still maintaining a small town feel where no one meets a stranger. Continue your medical career with a team that values compassion, ownership, respect and excellence.

Please contact Linda Cox-Collier, lcoxcollier@etch.com or (865) 541-8532 to learn more about this opportunity.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday.