Academic/Faculty/Research Physician

Northwest Healthcare is the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona and is seeking BE/BC Family Medicine Core Faculty members to join our ACGME accredited Family Medicine Residency Program in beautiful Tucson, Arizona .

KEY FACTS ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Hospital employed opportunity joining a large and very busy multispecialty group in the outpatient setting
• 0.5 FTE Clinical Supervision of Residents in outpatient Family Medicine, 0.3 FTE Independent Practice (without Residents) 0.2 FTE Dedicated Administrative Time
• Help with and attend didactics/educational activities which may include making and presenting lectures, moderating a journal club, moderating an M&M conference, or participating in orientation week, simulation day, and/or research days.
• Seek opportunities to engage with residents in scholarly activity such as writing up a case for publication, performing a QI activity, or other publishable work such as book chapters or articles.
• Join 1 or 2 committees which meet 1 to 3 times a year each, depending on your interest and availability.
• Interview residency program candidates select interview days.
• Participate in social gatherings when available.
• Ensure Residents know their educational goals and schedules for the assigned rotation(s).
• Ensure Residents receive hands-on clinical training in the field of Outpatient Family Medicine during patient care and take the time to answer questions, prompt learning, and offer salient teaching points.
• Supervise Residents in their documentation in the EMR, writing of orders, and articulation of care plans by reviewing Resident notes and adding the appropriate GC-modifier for billing purposes when applicable.
• Provide the Resident informal and formal feedback throughout each supervisory period so they are learning and growing. At the end of the rotation, provide the Resident formal feedback through an online form and review your formal feedback with them. If supervising the Resident as part of a group or team, share your feedback about the Resident s performance with the faculty member responsible for completing the evaluation in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Physician must be board-certified or board-eligible in the United States in the field of Family Medicine
• New grads are welcome to apply
• No visa sponsorship support available at this location

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

• Generous base salary
• Relocation assistance and commencement bonus
• Medical education loan repayment assistance
• Residency stipend for qualifying candidates
• Full malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

About the Hospital

Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed acute care hospital serving northwest Tucson and surrounding communities. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, women's health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, and specialty care. As a long-standing healthcare provider in southern Arizona, Northwest Medical Center plays a central role in delivering coordinated care across the region in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and physician practices.

Community

Northwest Tucson and the nearby Oro Valley offer a high quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually , access to the Sonoran Desert, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and golf. The area features cultural events, shopping districts, higher education institutions such as The University of Arizona , and a diverse culinary scene. Strong schools, affordable housing, and a growing economy make the region attractive for families and professionals.