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Johnson City, Tennessee

OBGYN Urogynecology -Assistant/Associate/Professor

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Job Description

Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology)

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Quillen College of Medicine

Join a growing academic health system and make a lasting impact on women's health in Appalachia.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Quillen College of Medicine seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) physician to join our academic faculty. This offers a unique opportunity to become the region's leading specialist in Urogynecology while helping shape the future of resident education and patient care. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Position Highlights

  • Academic faculty appointment with ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
  • Opportunity for Division Leadership
  • Established referral base serving Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and surrounding Appalachian communities
  • Opportunity to develop and expand urogynecology services across a multi-hospital regional network
  • Robust surgical practice with access to advanced minimally invasive and reconstructive procedures
  • Significant demand for pelvic floor, urinary incontinence, prolapse, and complex reconstructive services
  • Advanced Practice Provider support in the office
  • Active involvement in resident and medical student education
  • Collaborative environment with experienced OB/GYN physicians, subspecialists, advanced practice providers, and regional health system partners

About ETSU and Johnson City

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine is nationally recognized for its commitment to rural health, physician education, and service to the Appalachian region.

Johnson City offers a high quality of life, affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Residents enjoy hiking, cycling, fishing, skiing, and a vibrant downtown community.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This physician will play a vital role in restoring and expanding access to specialized urogynecology care in the region. The position offers the

opportunity to impact:

  • Women's health throughout the Appalachian Highlands
  • Training of future OB/GYN physicians
  • Growth of regional pelvic floor and reconstructive surgery programs
  • Access to specialized care for underserved patient population

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Completion of an accredited OB/GYN residency
  • Fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in FPMRS
  • Eligibility for Tennessee medical licensure

Compensation and Benefits

  • Job Family – Academic Faculty 4
  • Salary - Based on commensurate
  • For more information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits )

Application Instructions

  • Exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date is subject to change without notice to the applicants.
  • Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
  • Required documents to attach: Cover Letter, CV, and Copy of Transcripts

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 physician will provide specialized urogynecology care, including complex reconstructive and minimally invasive surgical procedures for patients in the Appalachian region. Additionally, the role involves active participation in the education and training of medical students and residents within the academic health system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an accredited OB/GYN residency, and possess fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Board certification or eligibility in FPMRS and eligibility for Tennessee medical licensure are also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Minimally Invasive SurgeryPelvic Floor RepairUrinary Incontinence TreatmentProlapse RepairMedical EducationClinical LeadershipResident Supervision

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

Of the 30 active OB/GYN listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 53% have no call, 37% require no weekends.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 800 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Johnson City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,449/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About ETSU

Higher Education
Johnson City, Tennessee

Benefits & Perks

Academic Faculty Appointment
Opportunity for Division Leadership
Advanced Practice Provider Support
Employee Benefits