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Hours Full-time
Location Shelbyville, Tennessee

About this job

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a general surgeon to provide care in Shelbyville and Tullahoma, TN.

Position Highlights:

  • Bread & butter general surgery and laparoscopy
  • Low volume call only 10 days per month
  • Steady referral base from Vanderbilt Health & local physicians
  • Experienced OR staff and collegial community hospital environment
  • AI scribe technology in outpatient clinic
  • Local autonomy with access to VUMC surgical division resources

Qualifications: MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in General Surgery with a solid commitment to the Vanderbilt values of innovation, collaboration, and quality.

Benefits:

  • No state income tax!
  • Two-year salary guarantee
  • Incentive bonus
  • Commencement bonus
  • Relocation allowance
  • Professional Development allowance and CME time
  • Immediate access to PTO
  • Lucrative retirement match
  • High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Vanderbilt Health is Middle Tennessee s premier healthcare provider and is affiliated with the prestigious Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The cornerstone of the organization is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a 1,000-bed tertiary care hospital known for having the state's busiest emergency department and the region s only Level I trauma center. Together with numerous community hospitals, Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and Vanderbilt Primary Care Medical Practices, the health system offers a diverse culture that provides outstanding opportunities for physicians and advanced practice providers to start and advance their careers.

Middle Tennessee offers physicians a unique blend of professional opportunities and a tranquil, fulfilling lifestyle. Beyond the bustling metropolis of Nashville, this region is known for its charming towns and scenic countryside, providing a serene backdrop for work and leisure. The area boasts excellent K-12 educational options, a variety of recreational activities, and a lower cost of living compared to larger cities. Middle Tennessee is an ideal destination for physicians seeking a balanced life with both professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

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.


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Posting ID: 1174567901 Posted: 2025-11-08 Job Title: Surgery General Physician