Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is in search of a thoughtful and collaborative leader to take on the role of Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine within the Department of Medicine. This position offers the chance to lead a well-established and highly regarded academic division that plays a crucial role in outpatient care and medical education.

As part of the Albany Med Health System, which is the sole academic health sciences center and Level 1 trauma center in northeastern New York, the Division of General Internal Medicine primarily provides clinical care in an outpatient setting, with inpatient services managed by closely aligned academic hospitalists. This division is integral to the undergraduate and graduate medical education programs within the Department of Medicine.

About the Role

In your capacity as Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine, you will be responsible for overseeing all academic, clinical, and educational functions of the division. You will spearhead an institutional initiative aimed at increasing the number of medical students and trainees pursuing careers in ambulatory internal medicine. Collaborating closely with the Internal Medicine Residency Program Director and the Medical Student Clerkship Director, you will work to enhance excellence in both undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.

The Chief will also be instrumental in advancing the Division's scholarly and academic objectives while sharing operational and financial oversight with a skilled management team.

As Chief, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide strategic direction for a well-established academic division focused on ambulatory internal medicine.

• Develop innovative outpatient clinical care models in partnership with aligned hospitalist teams.

• Enhance and expand undergraduate and graduate medical education in internal medicine.

• Encourage students and trainees to consider careers in ambulatory internal medicine.

• Support and expand the Division's scholarly and academic initiatives.

• Collaborate with departmental and institutional leadership to achieve shared operational and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent with board certification in Internal Medicine.

• Proven experience in academic ambulatory internal medicine, showcasing excellence in clinical care and education.

• Previous leadership, management, or program development experience is preferred.

• A strong interest in educational innovation and faculty development.

• Eligibility for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

• Possession of an active and unrestricted medical license or eligibility for licensure in New York State.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• A competitive starting salary range of $259,000-$291,000 based on academic rank, along with additional incentive bonuses.

• A generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team.

• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move.

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• A retirement plan plus a 403(b) option.

• An annual CME allowance along with dedicated CME time.

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.

• Employee wellness programs and mental health support.

• A new faculty mentorship program within the Department of Medicine.

Our organization serves as a cornerstone for medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region, employing over 10,000 individuals and standing as the largest private employer in the area.

We provide excellent career opportunities across a variety of roles in both patient care and administration. We value our staff and offer outstanding employee benefits, including:

• Exceptional health care coverage with no copay at our providers.

• A wide range of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Located in the historic capital city of New York, our organization offers a comprehensive array of inpatient and outpatient care, housing the region's largest hospital, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the sole children's hospital. The downtown campus also provides opportunities at our affiliated medical college.

Our organization, in collaboration with other local health facilities, serves over three million individuals across 25 counties.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and CV.