Academic Internal Medicine Physician – Open Rank/Open Track

UVA Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia UVA Health seeks outstanding physicians to join the Division of General, Geriatric, and Palliative Medicine as Academic Internal Medicine Faculty at open rank/open track.

These roles focus on comprehensive outpatient primary care in Charlottesville or Orange, with opportunities to teach medical students and residents, engage in quality improvement, scholarly activities, and contribute to the department's clinical and educational missions.

Qualifications

• Hold an MD or DO degree or equivalent.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care at UVA Health clinics in Charlottesville or Orange.
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and other learners.
• Participate in quality improvement, population health, clinical program development, or other scholarly activities.
• Attend the general internal medicine inpatient service approximately two to four weeks per year.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Virginia medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Academic Internal Medicine Physician – Open Rank/Open Track Charlottesville, VA

The University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks outstanding candidates for multiple faculty positions within the Division of General, Geriatric, and Palliative Medicine. These positions support UVA Health’s continued expansion of primary care services and offer the opportunity to join a collaborative academic practice committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, and professional development.

Successful candidates will provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care at one of UVA Health’s established outpatient practices in Charlottesville or Orange, Virginia. Current practice locations include:

• University Medicine Associates
• University Physicians Charlottesville
• University Physicians Orange

Faculty responsibilities will primarily consist of outpatient clinical care. Depending upon the candidate’s interests, experience, and the needs of the Division, responsibilities may also include:

• Teaching and supervising medical students, residents, and other learners;
• Participating in quality improvement, population health, clinical program development, or other scholarly activities;
• Contributing to the academic and service missions of the Division and Department of Medicine; and
• Attending on the general internal medicine inpatient service approximately two to four weeks per year.

The selected candidates will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor on a tenure-eligible, tenured, or non-tenure-eligible track, as appropriate. Faculty rank, track, and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and academic accomplishments.

The Division and Academic Environment

The Division of General, Geriatric, and Palliative Medicine is part of the University of Virginia Department of Medicine and supports a broad portfolio of clinical, educational, scholarly, and community-focused programs. Faculty work within a collegial and interdisciplinary environment and have opportunities to collaborate across the Department of Medicine, UVA School of Medicine, and UVA Health.

The University of Virginia is a nationally recognized public university with a longstanding commitment to excellence in patient care, education, research, and service. UVA Health offers the resources of a major academic health system while serving patients throughout Central Virginia and the Commonwealth.

Living and Working in Central Virginia

Charlottesville and the surrounding Central Virginia region offer an exceptional setting in which to live and work. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area combines natural beauty, outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and cultural community, and strong educational opportunities. Charlottesville and Orange are also within driving distance of Washington, D.C., Virginia’s coastal regions, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Hold an MD or DO degree or equivalent;
• Be board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine;
• Be eligible for medical licensure in Virginia;
• Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate patient care;
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.

Board-eligible candidates will be expected to obtain board certification within the timeframe required by the University of Virginia and UVA Health.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Experience or interest in academic primary care;
• A commitment to teaching and mentoring medical students and residents;
• Interest or experience in quality improvement, clinical innovation, population health, or health-system improvement;
• Experience caring for medically complex or diverse patient populations; or
• Evidence of scholarly, educational, or clinical leadership appropriate to the proposed faculty rank and track.
• Interest or experience in addiction medicine.

Contact: Stephanie Brooks, Provider Recruiter at UVA Health

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. To read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment please visit us @ https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity

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