APD/Core Faculty Member/Associate Program Director - Hospitalist - Internal Medicine Residency Program

Location: HonorHealth Internal Medicine Residency Program - Thompson Peak Medical Center, John C. Lincoln Medical Center

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced physician to join our Internal Medicine Residency Program as a Core Faculty Member or Associate Program Director, depending on level of experience. This role involves approximately 8 inpatient hospital medicine shifts per month and a significant role in the development and implementation of the point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum, resident assessment, and quality assurance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

• Provide high-quality inpatient care during 8 hospital medicine shifts per month.
• Supervise and mentor residents and medical students during inpatient rotations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement evidence-based practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Educational Duties:

• Develop and lead the point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum for residents.
• Conduct regular training sessions and workshops on POCUS for residents.
• Conduct POCUS training for medical students during IM clerkship
• Assist pre-clinical faculty in teaching ultrasound to medical students during pre-clinical coursework
• Assess residents' proficiency in POCUS and provide constructive feedback.
• Conduct clinical teaching during patient care activities and didactic sessions.
• Participate in the evaluation and assessment of residents' and students clinical performance.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to residents and students in their professional development.
• Serve on program committees including Clinical Competency Committee, Program Evaluation Committee
• Participate in didactic activities including morning report, grand rounds, and academic half day.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for Arizona State License
• Preferred minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in hospital medicine.
• Proficiency in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and experience in curriculum development.
• Strong commitment to resident education and mentorship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing medical education.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art medical facilities and resources.
• Faculty appointment at Arizona State University School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and three professional references to Laura Hays at

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