Family Medicine Residency Teaching Provider (Faculty)

Ascension; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Resumo da oferta

Ascension is seeking a Family Medicine Physician–Faculty for a residency program based in a Community Health Center in Louisiana. The role combines direct patient care, resident supervision, and academic leadership in health equity and community engagement.

You will train family physicians to deliver comprehensive, relationship-centered care, address social determinants of health, and advocate for underserved communities.

Qualificações

• MD or DO with board certification in Family Medicine.
• Eligible for state medical licensure.
• Experience teaching medical students or residents.
• Commitment to serving underserved populations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive family medicine care across the lifespan in a CHC.
• Precept family medicine residents in continuity clinic and ambulatory settings.
• Provide direct observation, formative feedback, and competency-based evaluation.
• Model structural competency, culturally responsive care, and trauma-informed practice.
• Support residents in integrating social justice principles into patient care and advocacy efforts.
• Participate in recruitment, advising, and mentorship of residents, with attention to trainees from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Develop and deliver curriculum in health equity, population health, advocacy and community engagement.
• Facilitate faculty development, program evaluation and accreditation activities.
• Engage in scholarly work related to health equity, community-based research or quality improvement.

Conhecimentos

Clinical care

Resident precepting

Health equity

Team collaboration

Formação académica

MD or DO

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Eligible for state medical licensure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Service of the Poor â Employee demonstrates generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
• Reverence â Employee demonstrates respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
• Integrity â Employee inspires trust through personal leadership
• Wisdom â Employee integrates excellence and stewardship into execution of job duties
• Creativity â Employee demonstrates courageous innovation
• Dedication â Employee affirms the hope and joy of the Daughters of Charity mission

Your future role at a glance

Ascension Depaul Core Values

• Service of the Poor â Employee demonstrates generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
• Reverence â Employee demonstrates respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
• Integrity â Employee inspires trust through personal leadership
• Wisdom â Employee integrates excellence and stewardship into execution of job duties
• Creativity â Employee demonstrates courageous innovation
• Dedication â Employee affirms the hope and joy of the Daughters of Charity mission

How you’ll make an impact in this role

General Job Description

The Family Medicine PhysicianâFaculty member serves as a core educator and clinician within a Family Medicine Residency Program based in a Community Health Center (CHC). This position integrates direct patient care, resident precepting and supervision, and academic leadership in health equity, structural competency, and community engagement.

The faculty physician advances the mission of training family physicians who are prepared to deliver comprehensive, relationship-centered care and to address social determinants of health, structural racism, and health inequities in underserved communities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Clinical Care (Approx. 50â60%)

Provide comprehensive, full-spectrum family medicine care across the lifespan in a community health center setting.

Deliver team-based, patient-centered care, including chronic disease management, preventive services, women's health, behavioral health integration, and care for patients with complex medical and social needs.

Integrate screening and interventions for social determinants of health into routine clinical care.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (behavioral health, pharmacy, social work, community health workers, care management).

Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives aligned with health equity goals.

Resident Precepting & Clinical Supervision (Approx. 20â30%)

Precept family medicine residents in continuity clinic and other ambulatory settings.

Provide direct observation, formative feedback, and competency-based evaluation.

Model structural competency, culturally responsive care, and trauma-informed practice.

Support residents in integrating social justice principles into patient care and advocacy efforts.

Participate in recruitment, advising, and mentorship of residents, with particular attention to supporting trainees from underrepresented backgrounds.

Academic & Scholarly Activities (Approx. 10-20%)

Develop and deliver curriculum in social justice, structural competency, population health, advocacy, and community engagement.

Facilitate case-based conferences, didactics, and reflective learning sessions.

Mentor residents in scholarly projects related to health equity, community-based participatory research, quality improvement, or policy advocacy.

Participate in faculty development, program evaluation, and accreditation activities.

Engage in scholarly work (e.g., curriculum development, QI publication, community-engaged research, presentations).

Community Engagement & Advocacy

Partner with community-based organizations, public health agencies, and advocacy groups.

Support resident participation in community health needs assessments and community-driven initiatives.

Promote institutional practices that reflect social accountability and antiracist principles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work day is normally involving at least 40% of lifting, twisting, standing, bending and some activities that involve walking will be required to be performed. The associate will be required to travel from multiple health clinic sites and must be required to work flexible hours to accommodate needs of various sites and community events. Supervision of multiple clinic sites may be applicable.

A Louisiana driver's license is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is normally performed in a health clinic with a normal/comfortable temperature setting. The associate will be provided DSCNO equipment (computer, laptop, cell phone, etc.) to perform necessary duties for the position. The majority of the work setting is sedentary.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO, Board Certified in Family Medicine
• Eligible for state medical licensure
• Demonstrated commitment to serving underserved populations
• Experience teaching medical students or residents

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community health centers or FQHC settings
• Training or demonstrated work in health equity, DEI, structural competency, or advocacy
• Scholarly or quality improvement experience
• Commitment to social justice as a core value of family medicine
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Skill in mentorship and learner-centered teaching
• Cultural humility and reflective practice

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Physician MD/DO obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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