Opening Overview
Join a dynamic and innovative healthcare team as a full-time Staff Physician in Internal Medicine, focusing on health equity and value-based care. This opportunity is based in a vibrant metropolitan city in Texas, where you will serve as core faculty for an Internal Medicine Health Equity Track, while providing exceptional patient-centered care. The role offers a unique blend of clinical practice and academic involvement, mentoring Internal Medicine residents and contributing to a collaborative learning environment. This position is ideal for a physician passionate about medical education, population health, and advancing health equity.
Opportunity Highlights
- Full-time, daytime, clinic-based Internal Medicine faculty role.
- Engage in mentoring and teaching in a value-based care clinic setting.
- Opportunity to influence health equity and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborative work with interdisciplinary teams, including care managers, pharmacists, and behavioral health specialists.
- Participation in academic activities such as journal clubs, lecture series, and case conferences.
- Competitive salary with potential for professional growth and leadership development.
Practice Setting and Clinical Scope
As a key member of the Internal Medicine faculty, you will provide comprehensive care within a value-based care clinic. The practice environment emphasizes evidence-based guidelines, risk stratification, and care coordination strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities. Your role includes supervising residents in a clinic-based experiential learning environment, providing real-time clinical teaching, and fostering an equity-centered practice approach.
Schedule and Assignment Details
The position offers a full-time schedule during standard business hours, with a focus on daytime clinic operations. While the exact shift times are not specified, you will enjoy a predictable schedule that supports a work-life balance, allowing you to focus on both professional responsibilities and personal interests.
Support and Work Environment
You will work in a supportive and interdisciplinary clinical setting, collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. The clinic promotes a team-based approach to care, involving care managers, pharmacists, social workers, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care. As part of this environment, you will have the opportunity to engage with Graduate Medical Education personnel, enhancing both clinical and educational performance through quality improvement projects and innovative practices.
Qualifications
- Completion of an ACGME or AMA-approved residency program in Internal Medicine.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
- Possession of or willingness to obtain a Texas Medical License.
- A demonstrated interest in medical education and academic medicine is required.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary care environment.
- A professional reference within the past 24 months.
- Experience in health equity, population health, or value-based care is highly preferred.
Closing
This is a remarkable opportunity for physicians dedicated to advancing health equity and value-based care, while shaping the next generation of medical professionals. Join a respected healthcare system committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and make a significant impact both clinically and academically. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to explore this opportunity further and consider contributing your expertise to this mission-driven care team.
