Internal Medicine Residency Clinic Director & Core Faculty

St. Rose Dominican Siena; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Comprehensive medical coverage

Retirement plans including pension

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Henderson, Nevada, is seeking an experienced core faculty primary care physician for its Internal Medicine Residency program. You will oversee patient care and educational responsibilities, ensuring optimal training for residents.

This role combines direct patient care, ambulatory teaching, and clinical leadership, requiring an MD or DO degree and strong communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-residency clinical experience in primary care.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in graduate medical education.
• Eligibility for Nevada State medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative duties as Clinic Director.
• Provide comprehensive direct patient care.
• Teach and mentor internal medicine residents.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Ambulatory teaching

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

MD or DO Degree from an accredited institution

Active Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health Medical Group NV and St. Rose Internal Medicine Residency program seeking an experienced core faculty primary care physician for its Internal Medicine Residency Continuity Clinic. This role involves direct patient care, ambulatory teaching, and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Direct Patient Care

• Serve as Clinic Director, overseeing administrative duties to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Internal Medicine Residency Continuity Clinic.
• Maintain an independent primary care practice, providing comprehensive direct patient care to a panel of general internal medicine patients within the clinic setting.
• Leverage and integrate offerings from the Dignity Health Wellness Center, including exercise/nutrition classes, healthy living coaching, social service connections, and pharmacotherapy services, to support holistic patient well‑being.
• Actively participate in departmental and organizational initiatives aimed at standardizing equitable whole‑person care and improving health outcomes.

Ambulatory Teaching & Resident Supervision

• Provide ambulatory teaching and preceptorship to internal medicine residents and medical students, fostering their clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management abilities.
• Assume direct supervisory responsibility for internal medicine residents and medical students during their clinical rotations.
• Guide residents in the development and execution of ambulatory‑based quality improvement projects, promoting a culture of continuous learning and data‑driven improvements.
• Contribute to curriculum development and scholarly activities within the residency program, enriching the educational experience.

Programmatic & Institutional Contribution

• Actively participate in Internal Medicine Residency Program committees (e.g., Program Evaluation Committee, Clinical Competency Committee), contributing to program oversight and resident assessment.
• Contribute to the residency applicant recruitment process.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism and integrate CommonSpirit Health's mission and values into all aspects of clinical practice, teaching, and leadership.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• MD or DO Degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency program in internal medicine or family medicine.

Licensure

• Must hold or be eligible for Nevada State medical licensure.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of post‑residency clinical experience in primary care settings.
• At least two (2) years of dedicated teaching experience in an ambulatory setting within graduate medical education.
• Proven experience in an administrative or leadership role, preferably as a Clinic Director or similar capacity.
• Demonstrated interest and participation in quality improvement initiatives and/or limited data set research.

Desired Attributes

• Strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient‑centered care, and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and inspire residents and students, translating complex medical concepts into practical, actionable knowledge.
• Underrepresented persons in medicine are strongly encouraged to apply, aligning with our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• H‑1B visa holders are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Hospital employed with St. Rose Dominican hospital.
• Committed to delivering compassionate, high‑quality, affordable health services for all.
• The Las Vegas community’s only not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health system.
• Fifth largest health system in the nation.
• Physician‑led, professionally managed practice.
• Group affiliation with Dignity Health, connecting to the highest standard of health care.
• Proximity to award‑winning hospitals/specialists where patients have access to the very latest medical services and care.
• Ability to quickly build your practice from robust patient demand.
• Well‑trained, competent, and caring support staff to support you.
• Highly competitive salary guarantee period with annual quality incentives and excellent productivity bonus potentials.
• Signing incentives including signing bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan assistance for qualified recent graduates.
• Full benefits: Paid vacation/sick leave, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans including a pension, malpractice coverage, and CME allowances.
• Competitive compensation package, including a sign‑on bonus.
• Robust benefits offering, encompassing health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Generous Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Participation in certain student loan forgiveness programs as a non‑profit health system.

St. Rose Dominican Hospitals are not‑for‑profit health systems. Employment with us may help you qualify for certain government‑sponsored student loan forgiveness programs.