Assistant / Associate Professor, Hospitalist Physician, Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors. Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

About the University

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. UC is a mission-driven organization committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.

About the Role

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 health care system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the College of Medicine’s doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. The Division of Hospital Medicine is seeking Internal Medicine physicians at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level for inpatient services at UC Medical Center with teaching activities in the Department’s Graduate Medical Education program. Individuals in this role will provide direct patient care to inpatients at UC Medical Center and teach on the General Internal Medicine ward teams and Internal Medicine consult service. This may include swing shifts and overnight coverage. Opportunities for scheduling flexibility, including preferred shifts, will increase with demonstrated performance, length of service, and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) assigned to Short Stay Unit.
• 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.
• Opportunity to collaborate with researchers in the Center for Clinical Effectiveness and Center for Health Informatics.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO).
• Completion of a three-year internal medicine residency.
• Licensure by the State of Ohio Medical Board.
• Active DEA License.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission: UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans: Choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work-Life Balance: Generous time-off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Additional Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), flexible spending accounts & wellness programs, and professional development & mentorship opportunities.