Family Medicine Faculty - Faculty

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 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.
EO – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.