Assistant Professor - General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Division of General Internal Medicine is currently providing clinical services to the community of NW Ohio. An important aspect of the mission of the University of Toledo College of Mission and Life Sciences is educating students, residents and fellows as well as developing research programs related to geriatrics and internal medicine.

Position Description

As a full time, faculty member, he/she is required to devote his/her full professional efforts to the programs of the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, fulfilling at the highest level of professional competence.

This is an academic position, which requires a combination of teaching, patient care, research/scholarship, as well as administrative activities, that are necessary for the function of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. The initial assignments and percent of total effort in the areas of teaching, research/scholarship and administration/service will be as follows:

1. Teaching: He/she will be expected to actively participate in the Department’s educational programs, teaching medical students and residents. This will include participation in the medical student lecture series, active participation in all of the teaching conferences of the Department, participation in the postgraduate courses conducted by the Department, and precepting and mentoring students and residents. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Teaching pre-clerkship medical students in the classroom, small groups and in other clinical or non-clinical settings
2. Teaching rounds and ambulatory clinics with medical students during clerkship and during their advanced clinical rotations
3. Didactics for medical students, residents and fellows
4. Mentorship and advising for students, residents and fellows.
5. Departmental conferences such as Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Grand Rounds and Journal Clubs

2. Research/Scholarship: He/she is required to participate in research and other scholarly activities related to the area of expertise and interest with expectation of intramural and extramural grant funding.

3. Administration/Service: He/she will be expected to participate, to the extent that you may be reasonably called upon, in administrative and/or services functions of the Department of General Internal Medicine, the College of Medicine and Life Sciences or teaching hospital committees.

Communication and other skills:

• Ability to successfully teach and mentor medical students, residents and fellows.
• Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues.
• Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD/DO
• Successfully completed a residency in internal medicine and geriatrics
• Board Certified or become Board Certified within 3 years of hire and must meet all the institutional requirements for appointment to Assistant Professor
• Must hold a valid license for practice in the state of Ohio

Benefits:

• Eligibility for Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverage through the University of Toledo
• Retirement Benefits, including two pension plans:
  • UTP Pension Plan with employer contribution
  • UT Academic Pension
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick Leave, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• UT provided Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Employee and Dependent(s)
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• UTP opts out of FICA, reducing the employee's payroll taxes

About Toledo, Ohio:

The city of Toledo is located in NW Ohio near the western point of Lake Erie and along the Maumee River. Being the 4th largest city in Ohio, Toledo continues to grow as it is home to over 200,000 residents. There is much to see and do as it is home to 19 large metro parks with over 120 miles to bike, walk, and hike along the trails. Downtown Toledo is the hub for entertainment, as you can visit the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra! The city also partakes in numerous sports activities, from minor league baseball, golfing clubs, and hockey, which can all be found within a few miles of each other. Toledo continues to be one of the most affordable places to live in the region. There are many different living options, from lofts in downtown to comfortable suburbs and villas. Toledo holds many high-quality schools and universities open for parents and students.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Full-time exempt roles are expected to complete reasonable expectations in no less than 40 hours per week; though may have longer days or weeks as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

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