Posting Number: F00462P
Job Summary: The Department of Internal Medicine, East Tennessee State University ( ETSU ) Quillen College of Medicine seeks a Clinician/Educator in our established university practice in Kingsport, which is located in the Appalachian Highlands of Northeast Tennessee. This is a three-year clinical appointment with renewal subject to performance. The ideal candidate will have the unique opportunity to be the faculty-attending physician for clinical and educational activities that focus on the care of patients and the teaching of internal medicine residents and medical students. Faculty rank commensurate with education and experience. This position requires a strong interest in medical education. The candidate will be expected to participate in curriculum development and innovations in undergraduate and graduate medical education and will have adequate protected time for those activities. Interested candidates must be ABIM certified/board eligible or equivalent. Position is open to experienced physicians as well as current graduates with demonstrated leadership ability and a passion for teaching and excellence in patient care.
The job duties will be flexible, can include inpatient and/or outpatient care, and may be tailored to optimize work-life balance. Up to 20% salaried, protected time provided for educational duties and scholarship along with compensation from clinical collections. Competitive pay, flexible time, comprehensive benefits package, generous CME allowance and relocation support provided. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Set in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in a progressive town of more than 65,000 that draws from a population of over 500,000. The area offers award-winning public school systems, no state income tax and a family friendly environment for the outdoor enthusiast. The rich history of the region is woven into the area's recreation, community, and lifestyle, giving the area the feeling of a home away from home.
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Please visit the Department of Internal Medicine webpage for more information.
Job Category: College of Medicine Faculty
Required Qualifications: ABIM certification/eligible or equivalent at time of hire in internal medicine.
About East Tennessee State University
Founded in 1911 (as East Tennessee State Normal School), East Tennessee State University serves over 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. ETSU has eleven colleges and schools, including health sciences, liberal arts, education and business & technology. ETSU is centered on a warm and friendly residential campus nestled in the secure and beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Tennessee. As part of the ETSU community, you will enjoy all the region has to offer, including snow-skiing, various festivals, numerous golf courses and lakes, popular national and state parks, whitewater rafting, the Appalachian Trail, and much more.
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