Division Chief, Hospital Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine (MD, DO) (Phoenix)
Position Highlights
The chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the division. The chief will be responsible for all planning, policy, operations and oversight of academic, research and clinical programs of the division. This leader will have financial authority over the state-appropriated budget assigned to the division, extramural research funding received, philanthropic funding and other financial matters for the division in accordance with applicable University policies and practices. The chief will have discretion in the recruitment and retention of division faculty who will have a direct reporting line to the chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine.
This position reports directly to the chair of the Department of Internal Medicine within the College of Medicine – Phoenix for all academic activities. Consistent with the Academic Affiliation Agreement (AAA) between the University of Arizona and Banner Health, the chief will have a matrix reporting relationship to the CEO of Banner – University Medical Group (B—UMG) and CEO of Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (B—UMCP) for all clinical activities conducted at B—UMCP.
Consistent with the College’s foundational principle of collaboration, the chief of Hospital Medicine will work in close collaboration and partnership with other leaders across the College of Medicine – Phoenix, University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) and the College’s clinical partners. The chief of Hospital Medicine engages and interacts frequently with University of Arizona academic leadership and support units, University of Arizona Foundation, Banner – University Medicine leadership, key external stakeholders and community officials.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Faculty affairs
- Educational and training programs
- Research programs
- Patient care programs
- Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff
- Physician lead for hospital medicine services at Banner Health
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Be board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
- Be eligible for medical staff membership at B—UMCP.
- Have greater than 5 years of progressively complex administrative experience (e.g., program leader, center/section director, etc.) in an academic medical center setting.
- Demonstrated track record of national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in an academic department of medicine or comparable environment.
- National distinction through service on national committees or similar professional societies.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented, team-based philosophy with hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments and specialties.
- Successful track record of recruitment and development of faculty, trainees and students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).
- Experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services.
- Demonstrated outstanding leadership in major subspecialty division/section at an academic department of internal medicine.
Contact Information for Candidates
Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs
comphx-oafa@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/12/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission. CV and cover letter required for consideration for the position. One Additional Document will be Professional Reference Contacts. Please include 3 Professional References at current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.
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