Creighton University
Department Chair - Internal Medicine Academic Physician
Creighton University, Phoenix, Arizona, United States,
Department Chair - Internal Medicine Academic Physician
Dignity Health Medical Group, Arizona (DHMG-AZ)
is actively seeking a highly experienced academic physician leader to serve as
Chair for the Department of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona . We are searching for a well-rounded and collaborative clinician with proven
administrative experience
and
a strong passion for research, teaching, and community outreach . The candidate will be comfortable in initiating and managing relationships with faculty, along with developing and maintaining positive relationships with organizational and community leaders.The Department Chair will be primarily accountable for the overall success of the DHMG-AZ Department of Medicine by improving the quality of clinical care, education and scholarship. This individual will also be responsible for collaborating with the DHMG-AZ leadership to strategically plan the future growth and development of the Department, the healthcare service lines within the Department, and the implementation of educational programs. Additionally, this individual will serve as the liaison for quality and cost effective initiatives between the Dignity Health Medical Group and Dignity Health Arizona.The DHMG-AZ Department of Medicine includes 78 physicians, 16 advanced practitioners, and is integrally involved in the academic infrastructure across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Within the department, there are 8 Divisions including Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Internal Medicine, Hospitalist, Infectious Disease, and Palliative/Pain. The physician leaders of these Divisions will report directly to the Chair. The geographic footprint of the Department of Medicine stretches across the Phoenix metropolitan area, covering ambulatory and hospital services in Phoenix, Chandler, and Gilbert.In collaboration with Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix, as Co-Academic Chair , this physician will support the following medical education programs:Internal Medicine Residency Program, 96 residentsCardiovascular Disease Fellowship, 12 fellowsHospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, 2 fellowsStudent rotations, including M3 clerkship, M4 electives, PA student rotationsIn collaboration with the Dignity Health East Valley (DHEV) hospitals (Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center), as Academic Chair , this physician will support the following medical education programs:Internal Medicine Residency Program, anticipating 39 residentsStudent rotationsDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Functions as a senior physician leader within DHMG-AZFosters a collaborative model of practice to promote the growth and success of the Dignity Health Medical Group as a wholeWorks within the team to develop and implement quality metrics for the department, appropriate financial incentives, practice guidelines, and strategic plans for growth across service linesCollaborates with academic leaders to develop and implement educational programs to benefit the faculty and learners across Creighton and DHEV.Mentors physicians and APPs within Department, including regular evaluations, providing feedback for improvement, and enhancing their professional developmentClinically active physician who models the practice of evidence-based medicine and superior patient experience skillsStrives to be a servant leader who exemplifies mission-appropriate excellence, supports professional growth of the members of the department, and promotes a culture aligned with the mission statements of CommonSpirit, Dignity Health, and Creighton University School of Medicine.Publishes and nurtures publications with the department in order to advance academic and evidence-based practicesPerform such other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to timeREPORTING RELATIONSHIP:This position directly reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Dignity Health Medical Group, Arizona for medical group activities. In addition, reports to the Regional Dean, Creighton University School of Medicine on academic related matters.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:MD Degree and Active Board Certification or Board EligibleMust have Arizona State medical licensureCompleted ACGME Residency trainingProven physician leadership experienceClinical responsibilities within the previous 5 yearsAbility to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitalsIs a team-oriented physician who is passionate about providing quality care and furthering the healing ministry, while serving the poor and underprivilegedQualify and secure an academic appointment with the Creighton University School of Medicine.WHAT WE OFFER:Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experienceDHMG is a physician-led, clinically integrated, academic medical groupCompetitive salary, benefits & a matched 403B retirement package inclusive of an employer funded pension planSign-on bonus and relocationCONTACT INFORMATIONJennifer LaughlinSenior Physician Recruiter
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Dignity Health Medical Group, Arizona (DHMG-AZ)
is actively seeking a highly experienced academic physician leader to serve as
Chair for the Department of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona . We are searching for a well-rounded and collaborative clinician with proven
administrative experience
and
a strong passion for research, teaching, and community outreach . The candidate will be comfortable in initiating and managing relationships with faculty, along with developing and maintaining positive relationships with organizational and community leaders.The Department Chair will be primarily accountable for the overall success of the DHMG-AZ Department of Medicine by improving the quality of clinical care, education and scholarship. This individual will also be responsible for collaborating with the DHMG-AZ leadership to strategically plan the future growth and development of the Department, the healthcare service lines within the Department, and the implementation of educational programs. Additionally, this individual will serve as the liaison for quality and cost effective initiatives between the Dignity Health Medical Group and Dignity Health Arizona.The DHMG-AZ Department of Medicine includes 78 physicians, 16 advanced practitioners, and is integrally involved in the academic infrastructure across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Within the department, there are 8 Divisions including Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Internal Medicine, Hospitalist, Infectious Disease, and Palliative/Pain. The physician leaders of these Divisions will report directly to the Chair. The geographic footprint of the Department of Medicine stretches across the Phoenix metropolitan area, covering ambulatory and hospital services in Phoenix, Chandler, and Gilbert.In collaboration with Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix, as Co-Academic Chair , this physician will support the following medical education programs:Internal Medicine Residency Program, 96 residentsCardiovascular Disease Fellowship, 12 fellowsHospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, 2 fellowsStudent rotations, including M3 clerkship, M4 electives, PA student rotationsIn collaboration with the Dignity Health East Valley (DHEV) hospitals (Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center), as Academic Chair , this physician will support the following medical education programs:Internal Medicine Residency Program, anticipating 39 residentsStudent rotationsDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Functions as a senior physician leader within DHMG-AZFosters a collaborative model of practice to promote the growth and success of the Dignity Health Medical Group as a wholeWorks within the team to develop and implement quality metrics for the department, appropriate financial incentives, practice guidelines, and strategic plans for growth across service linesCollaborates with academic leaders to develop and implement educational programs to benefit the faculty and learners across Creighton and DHEV.Mentors physicians and APPs within Department, including regular evaluations, providing feedback for improvement, and enhancing their professional developmentClinically active physician who models the practice of evidence-based medicine and superior patient experience skillsStrives to be a servant leader who exemplifies mission-appropriate excellence, supports professional growth of the members of the department, and promotes a culture aligned with the mission statements of CommonSpirit, Dignity Health, and Creighton University School of Medicine.Publishes and nurtures publications with the department in order to advance academic and evidence-based practicesPerform such other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to timeREPORTING RELATIONSHIP:This position directly reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Dignity Health Medical Group, Arizona for medical group activities. In addition, reports to the Regional Dean, Creighton University School of Medicine on academic related matters.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:MD Degree and Active Board Certification or Board EligibleMust have Arizona State medical licensureCompleted ACGME Residency trainingProven physician leadership experienceClinical responsibilities within the previous 5 yearsAbility to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitalsIs a team-oriented physician who is passionate about providing quality care and furthering the healing ministry, while serving the poor and underprivilegedQualify and secure an academic appointment with the Creighton University School of Medicine.WHAT WE OFFER:Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experienceDHMG is a physician-led, clinically integrated, academic medical groupCompetitive salary, benefits & a matched 403B retirement package inclusive of an employer funded pension planSign-on bonus and relocationCONTACT INFORMATIONJennifer LaughlinSenior Physician Recruiter
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