Family Medicine - Geriatrics Physician (Faculty)
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Location: Greenville, NC 27858
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Position Information
Job Title
Family Medicine - Geriatrics Physician (Faculty)
Position Number
000472
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Department
EHH BSOM FM Geriatrics
Department Homepage
https://family-medicine.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department
FAMILY MEDICINE
Division
ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title
Clinical Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Professor
Working Title
Family Medicine - Geriatrics Physician (Faculty)
Number of Vacancies
2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.0
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)
Greenville
Position Type
Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category
Faculty (Physician)
Organizational Unit Overview
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is a 40-year-old medical school with a strong primary care orientation. The school established a three-fold to serve as a guiding framework for our overall educational efforts:
-To increase the supply of primary care physicians serving the state
-To improve the health and well-being of the region
-To train physicians who will meet the health care needs of the state
The Department of Family Medicine at ECU, Brody School of Medicine, is a nationally recognized leader in Family Medicine education. The Family Medicine Department, located in a 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, provides a wide variety of comprehensive primary care services for all age groups to include: procedural skills, obstetrical care, nutrition services, counseling and psychological support in an integrated care model. The mission of the Geriatrics Division is to prepare learners at all levels of professional care for the challenges of caring for older patients.
We do this by:
1. Dedicated medical student teaching and patient care time in the required 3rd year Family Medicine clerkship.
2. Train Family Medicine residents alongside nurse practitioner and physician assistant students in a collaborative model during their required month-long Geriatric rotation in their first year of residency training.
3. Train Geriatric Fellows in the special patient care skills and challenges that are part of a career in caring for older patients.
We use many community sites to accomplish this mission:
1. Monk Geriatric Center
2. On-site patient care in Memory, Assisted Living, and Skilled Units at a local Continuing Care Retirement Community.
3. Multidisciplinary consultation clinics for memory disorders, falls and medication management alongside faculty in physical therapy, pharmacy and psychology.
4. Work closely with our Geriatric Psychiatry colleagues and our Alzheimer's Support Group in the Monk Geriatric Center to provide caring, competent care to patients with these disorders.
Our faculty work closely with Family Medicine residents in the care and supervision of their older patients. We also provide consultation services to patients in the community and hospital inpatient services.
Job Duties
Seeking a BC/BE Family Physician or Internal Medicine Physician with additional qualifications in Geriatrics for a Fixed-term or Tenure track faculty position at the rank/title of Clinical Assistant Professor level or higher. Strong emphasis on teaching, mentoring, advising, and supervision of residents, fellows, medical students, and other learners in Geriatrics.
Opportunities exit to develop administrative, leadership, and scholarship skills.
Clinical responsibilities include an ambulatory geriatric clinic, the Family Medicine Center, ECU Health Medical Center and one continuing care retirement community with skilled care beds.
The teaching hospital affiliated with ECU Brody School of Medicine is ECU Health Medical
Center, an academic medical center serving Eastern and Coastal North Carolina.
Opportunities are available for outpatient full-time clinical care service only.
"Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability."
Minimum Education/Experience
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (American
Board of Medical Specialties)
NC Medical License or license eligible
Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatrics or CAQ Eligible
Collaborative (including interdepartmental) relationship building and maintenance
skills, Refined analytical and critical thinking skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills.
MD or DO from an appropriately accredited institution and conferred by the time of hire, or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
-NC Medical License or license eligible
-Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatrics or CAQ Eligible
-Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (American Board of Medical
Specialties)
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date
06/11/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins
07/11/2024
Rank Level
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71851
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
Position Information
Job Title
Family Medicine - Geriatrics Physician (Faculty)
Position Number
000472
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Department
EHH BSOM FM Geriatrics
Department Homepage
https://family-medicine.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department
FAMILY MEDICINE
Division
ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title
Clinical Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Professor
Working Title
Family Medicine - Geriatrics Physician (Faculty)
Number of Vacancies
2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.0
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)
Greenville
Position Type
Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category
Faculty (Physician)
Organizational Unit Overview
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is a 40-year-old medical school with a strong primary care orientation. The school established a three-fold to serve as a guiding framework for our overall educational efforts:
-To increase the supply of primary care physicians serving the state
-To improve the health and well-being of the region
-To train physicians who will meet the health care needs of the state
The Department of Family Medicine at ECU, Brody School of Medicine, is a nationally recognized leader in Family Medicine education. The Family Medicine Department, located in a 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, provides a wide variety of comprehensive primary care services for all age groups to include: procedural skills, obstetrical care, nutrition services, counseling and psychological support in an integrated care model. The mission of the Geriatrics Division is to prepare learners at all levels of professional care for the challenges of caring for older patients.
We do this by:
1. Dedicated medical student teaching and patient care time in the required 3rd year Family Medicine clerkship.
2. Train Family Medicine residents alongside nurse practitioner and physician assistant students in a collaborative model during their required month-long Geriatric rotation in their first year of residency training.
3. Train Geriatric Fellows in the special patient care skills and challenges that are part of a career in caring for older patients.
We use many community sites to accomplish this mission:
1. Monk Geriatric Center
2. On-site patient care in Memory, Assisted Living, and Skilled Units at a local Continuing Care Retirement Community.
3. Multidisciplinary consultation clinics for memory disorders, falls and medication management alongside faculty in physical therapy, pharmacy and psychology.
4. Work closely with our Geriatric Psychiatry colleagues and our Alzheimer's Support Group in the Monk Geriatric Center to provide caring, competent care to patients with these disorders.
Our faculty work closely with Family Medicine residents in the care and supervision of their older patients. We also provide consultation services to patients in the community and hospital inpatient services.
Job Duties
Seeking a BC/BE Family Physician or Internal Medicine Physician with additional qualifications in Geriatrics for a Fixed-term or Tenure track faculty position at the rank/title of Clinical Assistant Professor level or higher. Strong emphasis on teaching, mentoring, advising, and supervision of residents, fellows, medical students, and other learners in Geriatrics.
Opportunities exit to develop administrative, leadership, and scholarship skills.
Clinical responsibilities include an ambulatory geriatric clinic, the Family Medicine Center, ECU Health Medical Center and one continuing care retirement community with skilled care beds.
The teaching hospital affiliated with ECU Brody School of Medicine is ECU Health Medical
Center, an academic medical center serving Eastern and Coastal North Carolina.
Opportunities are available for outpatient full-time clinical care service only.
"Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability."
Minimum Education/Experience
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (American
Board of Medical Specialties)
NC Medical License or license eligible
Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatrics or CAQ Eligible
Collaborative (including interdepartmental) relationship building and maintenance
skills, Refined analytical and critical thinking skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills.
MD or DO from an appropriately accredited institution and conferred by the time of hire, or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
-NC Medical License or license eligible
-Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatrics or CAQ Eligible
-Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (American Board of Medical
Specialties)
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date
06/11/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins
07/11/2024
Rank Level
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71851
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.