Associate, Ethics & Professionalism

American College of Physicians; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is seeking an Associate for its Center for Ethics and Professionalism in Philadelphia. This hybrid role requires two days per week in either Philadelphia or Washington, DC, and reports to the Chief Advocacy Officer.

Responsibilities include developing ethics position papers, supporting committees, coordinating resolutions, and creating educational content for physicians, trainees, and students.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a clinical or bioethics discipline is required, with at least five years of related experience.
• A Master's degree or PhD is highly preferred.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing ethics, professionalism, and human rights position papers and case studies.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Ethics, Professionalism, and Human Rights Committee, including meeting prep and logistics.
• Oversee review and coordination of resolutions based on College ethics policy and follow-up.
• Develop strategy and content for ethical education for physicians, trainees, and students.
• Prepare summaries of current developments on ethics, professionalism, and human rights issues for ACP audiences.

Skills

Research

Analysis

Written communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical or bioethics

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is looking to hire an Associate in its Center for Ethics and Professionalism department. ACP, a national organization of internal medicine physicians with headquarters in Philadelphia, is the largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States with 163,000 members worldwide. This is a hybrid position with 2 days per week in either the Philadelphia or Washington, DC office required.

Reporting to the Chief Advocacy Officer, the Associate's primary responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the development of ACP ethics, professionalism, and human rights position papers and case studies, including research, analysis, and writing
• Serving as staff liaison to the Ethics, Professionalism, and Human Rights Committee, including meeting preparation and logistical support, and management of committee work and projects
• Overseeing the review and coordination of ACP Board of Governors and American Medical Association House of Delegates resolutions based on College ethics policy, including assigned committee follow-up
• Developing a strategy and associated content for ethics, professionalism, and human rights educational programming to be disseminated to physicians, trainees, and students
• Preparing summaries of current developments on ethics, professionalism, and human rights issues for targeted ACP audiences

Position Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in a clinical or bioethics discipline is required, with at least five years of related experience. A Master's degree or PhD is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, compile, and present complex information for a variety of audiences
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects concurrently and meeting deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with College staff, leadership, members, government agencies, medical societies, and other stakeholders

• ACP offers a competitive salary, superior benefits and a supportive work environment.

Find out more about ACP.

ACP is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.