Assistant or Associate Professor in Geriatric Medicine

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Medicine, Division of General, Geriatric & Palliative Medicine, invites physician faculty candidates for an open-rank geriatric medicine position in Charlottesville. Candidates will develop ambulatory and consultative geriatric services and may participate in inpatient duties.

The role includes teaching fellows, residents, and medical students in didactic and clinical settings while contributing to an expanding academic practice in a supportive

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Geriatrics board eligibility or board certification strongly preferred but not required.
• Open-rank, tenure-ineligible faculty with emphasis on teaching and clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage ambulatory geriatric primary care and consultative clinics.
• Inpatient responsibilities and other geriatric duties may be considered.
• Teach fellows, residents, and medical students in didactic and clinical sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Educational experience

Administrative experience

Education

MD or DO

Board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Geriatrics board eligibility/preference

Job description

The Department of Medicine's Division of General, Geriatric & Palliative Medicine at the University of Virginia seeks physician faculty candidates for Geriatric Medicine. This open-rank, tenure-ineligible faculty position joins a dynamic and growing academic practice. The selected candidate will develop a clinical practice that includes caring for older adults in ambulatory primary care and consultative clinics. Inpatient responsibilities and opportunities, as well as other geriatric clinical duties, may also be considered. In addition, teaching responsibilities include training fellows, residents, and medical students in didactic and clinical sessions.

The Charlottesville and Central Virginia area offers an outstanding community for personal and professional activities. The region has a strong sense of community and excellent educational systems for adults and children. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a thriving community in the arts, highlighted by literary, film, theatrical, and festivals. It is an excellent place to live and work. The city is within easy driving distance of Washington, D.C., the coastal regions of Virginia, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Job candidates must be an MD or DO and board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Board eligibility or certification in Geriatrics is strongly preferred but not required. Leadership, educational, and administrative experience are also highly desired.

This posting will remain open until filled.

The selected candidate will undergo a background check and pre-employment health/drug screening.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) .

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu