Family Medicine Core Residency Faculty Position - Inpatient Medicine and Outpatient Clinic - FQHC in Rhode Island

Family Medicine Core Faculty Physician

Thundermist Health Center is seeking a board certified/board eligible Family Medicine Core Faculty Physician to join a new and innovative teaching health center residency program dedicated to training future family physicians with a passion for health equity, community health-partnerships, and urban and rural underserved populations.

We are specifically seeking a core faculty member to serve as the curriculum director for Inpatient Adult Medicine hospital rotations and to be an active part of the rounding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a board-certified Family Medicine physician seeking an FQHC-based faculty role that combines inpatient and outpatient patient care, resident education, and mentorship.

Candidates with broad family medicine skills and interests who can contribute to residency education are also welcomed, including OMT, POCUS, addiction medicine, and geriatrics.

Position Highlights

• 50/50 FTE split between faculty responsibilities and clinical care
• Inpatient adult medicine services for patients on the family medicine teaching service.
• Precept in our Family Medicine Residency Clinic.
• Maintain your own continuity clinic 2-3 half-days per week.
• The program benefits from academic affiliation with the Tufts University School of Medicine.
• Full position details are available in job description linked to this posting.

Required Qualifications:

1. M.D. or D.O. with a completed three-year (minimum) residency in family medicine
2. Ability to obtain a full, unrestricted license to practice medicine as a physician in RI
3. Clinical experience on an inpatient adult medicine teaching service
4. Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges at Landmark Medical Center
5. Exceptional oral and written skills with proficiency in all applicable medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Board Certification in Family Medicine (ABFM or ACOFP) within two (2) years of start of employment
2. Minimum of two (2) years post-residency practice
3. Skills in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
4. Experience in graduate medical education and/or faculty development is preferred but not required.

Why Thundermist Health Center?

• Wellness: Thundermist is committed to provider wellness and is an AMA Joy in Medicine practice site. Providers are supported by AI scribes, refill assistance with pharmacy technicians, prior authorization and referral support, cross-coverage support for PTO, and a nurse triage service as the first line for after-hours phone calls to the practice.
• Inclusion and Mission-driven culture: Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference.
• Outstanding Benefits: Our benefits include malpractice coverage via FTCA, loan forgiveness, a competitive 403B match, 35 days of PTO/CME annually which increases with seniority, and more.

Why Rhode Island?

• Proximity to NY (3 hours) and Boston (45 minutes)
• Close to Block Island, beautiful beaches, New England mountains for skiing and hiking
• Vibrant food and cultural scene in Providence
• More affordable than its neighbors in southern New England