Clinical Educator in Family Medicine

Position: Open Rank- Clinical Educator in Family Medicine
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The Medical College of Georgia, Department of Family and Community Medicine at Augusta University is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The selected candidate must be a board-certified or board-eligible, fellowship-trained Sports Medicine physician interested in joining a busy, well-established faculty practice in Augusta, Georgia. In collaboration with departmental colleagues, the faculty member will provide comprehensive clinical care to both adult and pediatric patients in an ambulatory clinic setting.

In alignment with the mission and vision of the Medical College of Georgia, the candidate should demonstrate an interest in medical education and research. There is also potential for a future joint appointment with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the Medical College of Georgia. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Patient Care - 90%

Mix of private patients and precepting residents

Teaching/Instruction - 10%

UME instruction

* Supervise and precept residents and sports medicine fellow in Orthopedic/Sports Medicine outpatient clinic

* Precept residents in the Family Medicine Clinic

* Provide clinical care for a panel of patients (panel size based on cFTE)

* Provide clinical education to medical students in the Family Medicine Clinic

* Provide didactic education to medical students and residents periodically

* Participate in the creation of scholarly activity

* Provide clinical oversight to Ortho-on-Demand which is a robust walk in clinic staffed by Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. Assist with coverage gaps from time to time.

* Participate in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested and annual or semi-annual sports physical events for the community.

* Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.

* Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

* MD, DO or equivalent

* Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Family Medicine Residency Program

* CAQ in Sports Medicine

* Board certified (or board-eligible) and completion of a Family Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship

* Eligible for licensure in Georgia and credentialing at MCG's partner Academic Medical Center

Assistant Professor
- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

Associate Professor
- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor
- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

* Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;

* Evidence of ability as a teacher;

* Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;

* Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,

* Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching medical learners, especially residents.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor
- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor
- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Professor
- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please…