Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank - Clinical - Concierge Medicine

About the role

The Department of Primary Care & Rural Medicine, College of Medicine at Texas A&M University invites applications for two (2), full-time, Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) positions with an 11-month academic appointment beginning in the fall of 2024. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor depending on qualifications. The department is seeking highly dedicated and compassionate primary care physicians to join its new concierge medicine practice in Bryan-College Station.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care with a focus on a low-volume, high-touch, personalized and progressive evidence-based care in a concierge medicine model with an average target patient panel of 400.
• Spend extra time with patients during visits to thoroughly address their health concerns, review medical history, and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Offer 24/7 availability to respond to patient inquiries via phone, text, or patient portal messages, ensuring timely and consistent communication.
• Promote proactive, preventive care by developing personalized wellness plans based on each patient's unique needs, including health screenings, lifestyle modifications, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for your patients.
• Foster trusting and respectful relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a genuine interest in their health and well being.
• Continuously monitor and follow up on patients' progress, adjusting treatment and wellness plans, as necessary.
• Monitor care of members when admitted for inpatient care. Provide courtesy visits when appropriate and coordinate post-discharge care.
• Meet non-clinical service requirements to the College of Medicine or Department of Primary Care of Rural Medicine such as medical student education or committee service.

Required qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent professional degree
• Board certified or board eligible in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP); or board certified or board eligible in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).
• Current Texas medical license or eligible to obtain licensure in the state of Texas
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Commitment to spending additional time with patients and providing ongoing, personalized care.
• Professional interest or focus on geriatric care and the ability to meet the unique needs of older patients.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in concierge medicine, direct primary care, or similar membership-based primary care practice models.
• A passion for preventive medicine, lifestyle medicine, and promoting overall wellness.

Application instructions

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/154453 and upload the following: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable, and Contact information for at least 3 references to solicit letters of recommendation.

Questions can be sent to the attention of Hanna Prichard at hprichard@tamu.edu, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, 979-436-0490.