Family Medicine Faculty - Faculty

Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama; Alabama; Presencial; USD 170.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Family Medicine at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama invites applications for a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician to join our faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level.

The position blends patient care with teaching of residents and medical students in a supportive academic environment. Candidates may pursue inpatient or outpatient focus with protected academic time and

Formación

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOBFP).
• Eligible for an unrestricted Alabama medical license.
• Commitment to resident and medical student education.

Responsabilidades

• Teach and supervise residents in clinical settings appropriate to the faculty member's experience and assigned role.
• Participate in the education of medical students and other learners.
• Maintain a clinical practice separate from faculty supervisory responsibilities.
• Contribute to departmental educational, clinical, or scholarly initiatives.
• Participate in other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Academic medicine

Educación

MD or DO degree

ACGME Family Medicine residency

Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOBFP)

Alabama medical license eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

The Department of Family Medicine at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician to join the faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level. This is an opportunity to combine patient care and teaching in a role shaped around the successful candidate's clinical interests, experience, and career goals. Faculty work with family medicine residents and also teach medical students and other learners. We welcome candidates with a range of clinical and academic interests and will work with the successful candidate to develop a role that supports their individual strengths and professional interests.

Position Highlights

• Academic faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level.
• The opportunity to teach and supervise family medicine residents in clinical settings aligned with the candidate's experience and the department's needs.
• Opportunities to teach medical students and other learners.
• Flexibility in clinical focus and effort, including the option for an inpatient- or outpatient-focused practice.
• Protected academic time and opportunities to pursue interests in teaching, scholarship, quality improvement, and program development, based on the faculty member's role.
• Inpatient teaching and obstetrics are available for interested candidates; neither is required.

Clinical and Academic Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise residents in clinical settings appropriate to the faculty member's experience and assigned role.
• Participate in the education of medical students and other learners commensurate with interest, ability, and departmental needs.
• Maintain a clinical practice separate from faculty supervisory responsibilities, including timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to departmental educational, clinical, or scholarly initiatives according to interests, expertise, and departmental priorities.
• Participate in other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP).
• Eligible for an unrestricted Alabama medical license.
• Commitment to resident and medical student education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous academic or teaching experience.
• Interest or experience in faculty development, quality improvement, or clinical leadership.

About USA Health

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. Our physicians, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide advanced medicine across multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms, offering patients access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve health and overall well-being.

The University of South Alabama Health System advances education, research, and medical care across the Gulf Coast. Its network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group, USA Health Care Authority, and the USA College of Medicine. University Hospital is the region's only Level I trauma center.

In addition to patient care, USA Health's medical education programs provide training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System is managed by USA HealthCare Management, LLC.

Location

This opportunity is located in Mobile, Alabama, serving patients and communities throughout Mobile and the surrounding Gulf Coast region.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.