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Johnson City, Tennessee

Pediatric Endocrinologist

EndocrinologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is expanding to add a fourth pediatric endocrinologist to an enthusiastic team supported by advanced practitioners, diabetes educators, a pediatric endocrine nurse and dietician. Since opening in 2015, the clinic has thrived by investing in the community to provide excellent clinical care, teach the next generation of providers, engage in meaningful research and quality improvement, and advocate for our patients.

The position is via a partnership with Ballad Health, the region’s health system encompassing 21 hospitals, of which Niswonger Children’s Hospital is the flagship pediatric institution for a catchment area of over 1 million people.

We are the referral location for children requiring pediatric endocrine care in Northeast TN, Southwest VA, and portions of KY and WV. All pediatric endocrine care is focused at this one location (no satellite clinic travel). Inpatient endocrinology is a consult-only service supported by a strong intensivist and hospitalist team and pediatric residents.

  • Established Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic representing 13 specialties in addition to a thriving outpatient patient base and pediatric hospital medicine program.
  • 24-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit staffed by 8 Pediatric Hospital Medicine physicians.
  • 10-bed PICU
  • Level III 44-bed NICU
  • Friendly college community that is a great place to raise a family near the majestic Appalachian Highlands

Other Considerations for This Position

  • The position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Faculty rank commiserate with education and experience.
  • Completion of child endocrinology fellowship is required at time of hire.
  • This is a non-tenure, clinical track position.
  • Academic responsibilities include teaching of medical students and pediatric residents as well as academic pursuits.
  • Competitive salary and benefit package, contingent on external funding.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to teach medical students and residents.
  • Ability to perform routine and customary care of the inpatient and outpatient pediatric endocrinology patients.

Required Qualifications

  • MD/DO
  • Completion of Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at time of hire.
  • Must be BC/BE in Pediatric Endocrinology at time of hire.

Benefits and Compensation

  • Job Family – Academic Faculty 4
  • Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with prior experience.
  • For information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits )

*J1 visa waiver candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
  • Required documents to attach: Cover Letter, CV, and Copy of Transcripts

About the Region

Nestled in the foothills of the scenic Appalachian Highlands, Johnson City, TN combines big city amenities, small town charm, and world class outdoor recreation with living costs well below the national average.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

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

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations

Key Responsibilities

The pediatric endocrinologist will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient endocrine care while participating in the teaching of medical students and residents. Additionally, the role involves engaging in academic pursuits, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a pediatric endocrinology fellowship by the time of hire. Applicants are also required to be board certified or board eligible in pediatric endocrinology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient advocacyInpatient consultationOutpatient careMedical student instructionResident instruction

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 10% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

What does the Physician market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in endocrinologyranked against 358 Endocrinology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $292k (middle half $266k–$310k)153 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Endocrinology listings in Tennessee5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Tennessee342 active22,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% remote · 10% no call · 20% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment342 active listings, Nov 2026
Endocrinology hiring demand#28 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 43 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 48 closed
New Endocrinology listings129 in the last 30 days70 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (358 Endocrinology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Tennessee figures use all physicians: too few Tennessee Endocrinology postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Endocrinologist at ETSU a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 358 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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<$275k
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$275k-300k
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$320k
1
$345k
2
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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$250k-$350k
#3

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#4

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$250k-$320k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Johnson City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,507/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Johnson City, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.