Associate, Ethics & Professionalism

American College of Physicians, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is seeking an Associate in the Center for Ethics and Professionalism. This hybrid role requires 2 days per week in either Philadelphia or Washington, DC.

You will assist in developing ethics, professionalism, and human rights materials, and act as staff liaison to key committees, coordinating resolutions and educational content for physicians, trainees, and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical or bioethics discipline is required.
• Master’s degree or PhD is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, compile, and present complex information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing ethics, professionalism, and human rights position papers and case studies (research, analysis, writing).
• Serve as staff liaison to the Ethics, Professionalism, and Human Rights Committee; prepare meetings and manage projects.

Skills

Research ability

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in clinical/bioethics

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.

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.