Colon and Rectal Surgery - Physician

Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Colon and Rectal Surgery - Physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center summary: A board-certified or board-eligible Colon and Rectal Surgery physician faculty member position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The role involves providing specialized colorectal surgical care, teaching surgical residents and fellows, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team in a leading academic medical center. The position offers strong leadership support, excellent work/life balance, and extensive professional development benefits in a vibrant and growing healthcare community. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a talented faculty physician to join the Colon and Rectal Surgery team in the Department of Surgery in Nashville, Tennessee. Position Highlights: Vanderbilt’s Colon and Rectal Surgery program is the fastest growing colorectal surgery practice in middle Tennessee, comprised of 7 experienced surgeons and 4 APPs. The Colon and Rectal Surgery program offers care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, TN, a Level 1 trauma center and 1200-bed academic medical center with 166 residency and fellowship programs, including a general surgery residency and a colon & rectal surgery fellowship. This Clinician Educator-track position offers a wide range of colorectal surgery cases in a collaborative team that includes gastroenterology, endoscopy, and oncology both at VUMC and satellite locations within the Nashville metro. Faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor with excellent mentorship and the opportunity to teach fellows, residents, and other learners. Great work/life balance: only 3-4 weekends per year on call, weekday backup call 1:8. Enjoy an academically rich and collegial community where you will have strong leadership support to innovate and develop your career as an educator and leader within the organization and beyond. Qualifications: MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery with a solid commitment to the Vanderbilt values of excellence in patient care, service, quality, and innovation. Academic rank is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and career goals. Benefits: Commencement bonus Relocation allowance Faculty salary supplement Dependent tuition assistance Professional Development allowance and CME time Immediate access to PTO Lucrative retirement match No state income tax in TN High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance As a non-profit organization, our employees are eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health And much more! Vanderbilt Health is one of the most prominent academic medical centers in the Southeast, with 7 hospitals, 180 outpatient clinics, and over 160 residency and fellowship programs. For almost 100 years, the mission of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Section of Surgical Sciences has been to provide the finest quality care to patients, solve surgical problems that change practice, and educate the next generation of health care providers. The Section is comprised of eight Departments and nine Divisions which are home to more than 240 clinical and research faculty, 118 residents and 19 fellows, performing over 26,000 operations per year. Nashville is rich in cultural, sporting, recreational, and historical attractions, and is known as Music City, USA. One of the fastest growing areas in the US, the Nashville metro area boasts a lower-than-average cost of living, no state income tax, higher than average per capita income, and over 20 colleges and universities. With an international airport, vibrant arts and music scene, real estate either downtown or in the countryside, and abundant outdoor activities, central Tennessee is a great environment to live and work. 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. Keywords: colon and rectal surgery, colorectal surgeon, academic medicine, clinical educator, surgical care, faculty physician, patient care, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, medical education, multidisciplinary team

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