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 vital role in outpatient care and medical education.

We are part of a prominent health system, recognized as the only 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 associated academic hospitalists. This division is essential to the undergraduate and graduate medical education programs within the Department of Medicine.

About the Role

As the 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 across 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Advance 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 develop 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.

• Prior experience in leadership, management, or program development is preferred.

• A strong interest in educational innovation and faculty development.

• Eligibility for 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.

Benefits and Opportunities

We provide a highly competitive benefits package, which includes:

• A starting base salary range of $259,000-$291,000, depending 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.

• Annual CME allowance and dedicated time for continuing medical education.

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.

• Employee wellness programs and mental health support.

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

Our organization is a cornerstone of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region, and stands as the largest private employer in the area with over 10,000 employees.

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

• Excellent healthcare 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 provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the only children's hospital. Our downtown campus also offers opportunities at the medical college.

We serve over three million people across 25 counties as part of our health system.

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