Primary Care - Faculty

Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama; Alabama; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Medicine at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, University of South Alabama, invites applications for a full-time Primary Care Physician/Internist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Candidates will deliver advanced patient care across USA Health hospitals and clinics and participate in residency education. We seek educators who will contribute to quality initiatives and academic advancement through promotions.

Qualifications

• Deliver advanced patient care across USA Health hospitals and clinics.
• Support residency education and supervise residents as attending.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in academic advancement through the College's promotions process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced primary care across USA Health hospitals and clinics.
• Support residency education and supervise residents as attending.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Advance academically via the College's promotions process.

Job description

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 Internal Medicine at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, University of South Alabama, is seeking a fulltime, board eligible or board certified Primary Care Physician/Internist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

In addition to delivering advanced, innovative patient care across USA Health hospitals and clinics, the Whiddon College of Medicine provides first class training for the next generation of physicians, scientists, and medical students. USA Health is committed to improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast and is managed by USA HealthCare Management, LLC.

Education

We are seeking applicants who understand the clinical, educational, and administrative needs of internal medicine residents and medical students (years 1-4) within a smaller medical school environment. Successful candidates will:

• Support residency program educational and clinical activities by serving as an attending and conducting oversight
• Provide independent primary care services, including continuity care, wellness visits, and acute care access
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Engage in academic advancement through the College's promotions process

Interested Applicants Should Contact

Nasser Lakkis, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of lnternal Medicine via email:

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

Additional Information

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

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.

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.

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