Internal Medicine Department Chair — Academic Leader

Commonwealth Medical Services; South Carolina; On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Medical Services seeks an experienced physician leader to serve as Department Chair of Internal Medicine at a major academic medical center in Greenville, North Carolina. The chair will oversee clinical, academic, research, and operational programs and will direct medical education and faculty development.

Qualified candidates will have at least 10 years of academic healthcare leadership, supervision of personnel, and demonstrated collaboration with senior medical school leadership,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of academic healthcare leadership experience.
• Experience supervising personnel in academic medical settings.
• Proven collaboration with senior medical school leaders and hospital executives.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of clinical, academic, research, and operational programs in Internal Medicine.
• Strategic leadership of patient care activities, quality initiatives, and faculty development.
• Financial authority over departmental budgets and strategic planning.

Skills

Academic leadership

Staff supervision

Collaboration with medical school

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Job description

Academic Chair of Internal Medicine Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished physician leader to serve as Department Chair of Internal Medicine at a well-established academic medical institution in Greenville, North Carolina.

Qualified applicants should have at least 10 years of academic healthcare leadership experience, including supervision of personnel in academic medical settings and direct collaboration with senior medical school leaders, hospital administrators, and other organizational executives.

About the Position

• Affiliation with a 974-bed academic medical center and teaching hospital.
• Oversight of clinical, academic, research, and operational programs, including medical education and program growth.
• Strategic leadership of patient care activities, quality initiatives, faculty recruitment, professional development, and departmental growth.
• Financial authority over departmental budgets, funding, and strategic financial planning.

About the Community

Greenville, North Carolina, offers an excellent quality of life with a combination of urban amenities and small-town charm.

• Named one of Livability's Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2025 and 2026.
• Approximately 90 minutes from Raleigh and the beautiful beaches of the Crystal Coast.
• Numerous waterways, parks, and recreational opportunities for year-round outdoor activities.
• Cost of living below the national average.
• Diverse housing options and excellent public and private educational opportunities.

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Minimum of 10 years of academic healthcare leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel in academic medical settings.
• Experience collaborating with senior medical school leadership, hospital administrators, and organizational executives.
• Strong leadership skills in clinical operations, medical education, research, and faculty development.
• Experience with departmental budget management, financial planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.