Academic Clinician Position - Hospitalist Program - Senior Ranks

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Philadelphia is seeking an Academic Clinician for the Hospitalist Program. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and clinical responsibilities in internal medicine. Candidates must have an M.D. and board certification in General Internal Medicine. Ideal candidates have experience as faculty in hospital medicine with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching and leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong candidates from ambulatory or specialty backgrounds are acceptable.
• Teaching excellence can be evidenced through awards or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Teach in general medicine services at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
• Mentor medical students and residents.
• Engage in lectures and small groups.

Skills

Expertise in General Internal Medicine

Excellence in teaching

Board certified in General Internal Medicine

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

Academic Clinician Position - Hospitalist Program - Senior Ranks

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 17, 2023

Deadline: Oct 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Responsibilities

The Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Associate or Full Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Responsibilities include teaching in the general medicine teaching services at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and/or Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, mentoring medical students and residents, and opportunities to teach advanced practice providers and engage in lectures and small groups in the medical school. The academic clinician track requires 100 credits per year of active and high-quality teaching responsibilities.

Clinical responsibilities may include work on non-resident, acute care hospital services and may include specialized populations such as oncology, LTACH service, or consults/surgical co-management. Core practice sites are the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Good Shepherd Penn Partners/Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine.

Prior experience as faculty at other academic institutions in general medical practice, ideally in hospital medicine, at the Associate or Full Professor rank is strongly preferred, but strong candidates from ambulatory or specialty backgrounds who have practiced as senior academic faculty will be considered. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching with institutional awards, completion of a graduate or professional certificate program, or significant institutional, regional or national leadership roles. Successful candidates will benefit from Penn\'s robust mentorship and faculty development programs and rich opportunities in quality/process improvement, informatics, medical education, and health care innovation. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Expertise in General Internal Medicine, ideally Hospital Medicine. Candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Board certified or board eligible in General Internal Medicine is required. Prior experience as faculty at other academic institutions in general medical practice, ideally in hospital medicine, at the Associate or Full Professor rank is strongly preferred. Strong candidates from ambulatory or specialty backgrounds who have practiced as senior academic faculty will be considered. Excellence in teaching evidenced by institutional awards, a graduate or professional certificate, or leadership roles is expected.

Application Instructions

This application requires the submission of a Cover Letter, CV, and 3 Letters of Recommendation. At least two of the references must be able to comment on the candidate\'s excellence as an inpatient clinician and teacher, and the third should be from a current senior faculty supervisor such as department chair or clinical chief ideally at the Associate or Full Professor level.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.