Family Medicine Core Faculty in Arizona

Overview

Northwest Healthcare is the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona and is seeking BE/BC Family Medicine Core Faculty members to join our ACGME accredited Family Medicine Residency Program in Tucson, AZ. These individuals will work with the residency program director and associate program director to develop and implement a novel and innovative training experience for future generations of family medicine physicians.

This is an exciting opportunity to help build a program from the ground up.

Note: To learn more, contact the program leadership as indicated in the posting.

• Hospital employed opportunity joining a large and very busy multispecialty group in the outpatient setting
• 0.5 FTE Clinical Supervision of Residents in outpatient Family Medicine, 0.3 FTE Independent Practice (without Residents), 0.2 FTE Dedicated Administrative Time
• Help with and attend didactics/educational activities which may include making and presenting lectures, moderating a journal club, moderating an M&M conference, or participating in orientation week, simulation day, and/or research days
• Seek opportunities to engage with residents in scholarly activity such as writing up a case for publication, performing a QI activity, or other publishable work such as book chapters or articles
• Join 1 or 2 committees which meet 1 to 3 times a year each, depending on your interest and availability
• Interview residency program candidates and select interview days
• Participate in social gatherings when available
• Ensure Residents know their educational goals and schedules for the assigned rotation(s)
• Ensure Residents receive hands-on clinical training in Outpatient Family Medicine during patient care and take time to answer questions, provide teaching points
• Supervise Residents in their documentation in the EMR, writing of orders, and articulation of care plans by reviewing Resident notes and adding the appropriate GC-modifier for billing purposes when applicable
• Provide the Resident informal and formal feedback throughout each supervisory period and provide formal feedback at the end of the rotation; coordinate feedback with the responsible faculty member for evaluation as needed

• Physician must be board-certified or board-eligible in the United States in the field of Family Medicine
• New grads are welcome to apply
• No visa sponsorship support available at this location

• Generous base salary
• Relocation assistance and commencement bonus
• Medical education loan repayment assistance
• Residency stipend for qualifying candidates
• Full malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE - Your Place to Shine!

Northwest Healthcare is the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona with an integrated healthcare network. It has expanded its services and footprint throughout Tucson and surrounding areas. With four hospitals (300-bed Northwest Medical Center, 146-bed Oro Valley Hospital, 18-bed Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, and 145-bed Northwest Medical Center Houghton), Northwest Healthcare has positioned itself to be a healthcare service leader for Southern Arizona residents.

In addition to the four hospitals, Northwest Healthcare also operates two freestanding emergency departments, two ambulatory surgery centers, three large provider groups (primary care, specialty care, and cardiology), and multiple urgent care centers.

TUCSON, AZ - Work. Live. Play.

Tucson offers recreation, history, and a variety of outdoor and cultural activities. The city features affordable housing and highly regarded schools. It is a convenient base for weekend getaways and is known for its mountain ranges, hiking and biking trails, dining, desert scenery, and year-round outdoor activities. Tucson is rich in history and culture, with a noted culinary heritage. UNESCO named Tucson the City of Gastronomy in the United States, reflecting a blend of Mexican and Native American traditions.