Academic Internal Medicine Physician – Open Rank/Open Track
Apply NowThe University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks outstanding candidates for multiple faculty positions within the Division of General, Geriatric, and Palliative Medicine. These positions support UVA Health's continued expansion of primary care services and offer the opportunity to join a collaborative academic practice committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, and professional development.
Successful candidates will provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care at one of UVA Health's established outpatient practices in Charlottesville or Orange, Virginia. Current practice locations include:
University Medicine Associates
University Physicians Charlottesville
University Physicians Orange
Faculty responsibilities will primarily consist of outpatient clinical care. Depending upon the candidate's interests, experience, and the needs of the Division, responsibilities may also include:
Teaching and supervising medical students, residents, and other learners;
Participating in quality improvement, population health, clinical program development, or other scholarly activities;
Contributing to the academic and service missions of the Division and Department of Medicine; and
Attending on the general internal medicine inpatient service approximately two to four weeks per year.
The selected candidates will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor on a tenure-eligible, tenured, or non-tenure-eligible track, as appropriate. Faculty rank, track, and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and academic accomplishments.
The Division and Academic Environment
The Division of General, Geriatric, and Palliative Medicine is part of the University of Virginia Department of Medicine and supports a broad portfolio of clinical, educational, scholarly, and community-focused programs. Faculty work within a collegial and interdisciplinary environment and have opportunities to collaborate across the Department of Medicine, UVA School of Medicine, and UVA Health.
The University of Virginia is a nationally recognized public university with a longstanding commitment to excellence in patient care, education, research, and service. UVA Health offers the resources of a major academic health system while serving patients throughout Central Virginia and the Commonwealth.
Living and Working in Central Virginia
Charlottesville and the surrounding Central Virginia region offer an exceptional setting in which to live and work. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area combines natural beauty, outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and cultural community, and strong educational opportunities. Charlottesville and Orange are also within driving distance of Washington, D.C., Virginia's coastal regions, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Candidates must:
Hold an MD or DO degree or equivalent;
Be board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine;
Be eligible for medical licensure in Virginia;
Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate patient care;
Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
Board-eligible candidates will be expected to obtain board certification within the timeframe required by the University of Virginia and UVA Health.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate:
Experience or interest in academic primary care;
A commitment to teaching and mentoring medical students and residents;
Interest or experience in quality improvement, clinical innovation, population health, or health-system improvement;
Experience caring for medically complex or diverse patient populations; or
Evidence of scholarly, educational, or clinical leadership appropriate to the proposed faculty rank and track.
Interest or experience in addiction medicine.
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From receiving the award, '#1 Children's Hospital in VA' for the fourth year in a row, earning the designation as an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, being included in Becker's Hospital Review of Top 100 Great Hospitals and earning recognition for our care and support of the LGBTQ+ community, we are even prouder of the collaborative environment we have created. Other accolades include: UVA Children's, University Medical Center, and UVA Women's Services earning an international designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital for their support of breastfeeding, and the highest national honor for nursing care, Magnet-Recognition.
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