Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical, Hospitalist, Division of General Internal Medicine

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You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department. Rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Section of Hospital Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking between two (2) to five (5) Internal Medicine physicians for our inpatient services at UC Medical Center and the teaching activities in the Department’s Graduate Medical Education program. We seek candidates for our Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) service or Traditional General Internal Medicine service. Both BMT Hospitalists and Traditional Hospitalists contribute to the education of medical residents and students rotating with the Department of Internal Medicine and supervise Nurse Practitioners.  

BMT Hospitalists will provide overnight coverage of bone marrow transplant and other malignant hematology service patients. These positions also include a combination of traditional hospital medicine assignments, described below.

Traditional Hospitalists will provide direct patient care to inpatients at UC Medical Center, as well as teaching on the General Internal Medicine ward teams and Internal Medicine consult service. 

J-1 Visa sponsorship is not available.  

Essential Functions

Traditional and BMT Hospitalists:

• Admit and workup new medical patients.
• Monitor progress of admitted patients, adjust therapeutic interventions, and engage specialty consultation when appropriate.
• Serve as attending on traditional residency ward teams and the medical consultation service, which includes teaching activities with resident physicians and medical students.
• Serve as attending on direct care services, both with and without trainees, which includes teaching activities with resident physicians and medical students.
• Perform invasive diagnostic procedures to include lumbar puncture, paracentesis, and others as competency permits.
• Lead “rapid response” and “code blue” teams.
• Participate in the quality improvement framework of the medical units.
• Strive to improve clinical processes, as well as patient care, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
• Regularly attend section/divisional/departmental meetings and educational events, as assigned.
• Timely closure of medical notes.
• Timely submission of evaluations of residents and medical students.
• Opportunity to collaborate with researchers in the Center for Clinical Effectiveness and Center for Health Informatics.

BMT Hospitalists (additional duty):

• Provide in-house, overnight coverage for BMT service, including new admissions and care of existing patients.

Schedule:  

BMT Hospitalist:

• 157 shifts per year, comprised of 91 nights and a mix of 66 day and swing shifts.  Most assignments are in 1-week blocks.

Traditional Hospitalist:

• 175 shifts per year, comprised of up to 6 weeks of nights and 19 weeks of a mix of day and swing shifts. Precise schedule will vary from rotation to rotation depending upon the specific activity.

Minimum Requirements

Must have all of the following prior to effective date of appointment: 

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent).
• Completion of a three year internal medicine residency.
• Board eligibility in internal medicine as defined by completion of a three year internal medicine residency.
• Licensure by the State of Ohio Medical Board with a valid DEA license for Schedule II-V, and all independent prescriptive authority therein.
• A valid ACLS certificate.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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