Applicant must qualify for an academic appointment at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Applicant must be willing to contribute to all educational activities of the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and committed to meeting the needs of our nation's veterans. Proficiency in echocardiography, TEE, exercise and dobutamine echocardiography required. Experience in exercise testing using respiratory gas exchange and interest in heart failure research will be helpful. Excellent benefits and working environment.
Salary commensurate with individual's education and experience.
VA Medical Center 1030 Jefferson Ave. Duties will include performance of quality improvement as well as interactions with nursing personnel and respiratory therapy technicians to optimize care in the medical intensive care unit. The Pulmonary Diseases Section is fully integrated with the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Academic pursuits in teaching and clinical or basic research for Pulmonary Section faculty are encouraged. Minimum requirements include completion of a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in an accredited training program and board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.