Clinical Assistant Professor – Hospitalist
This requisition will be used to fill multiple full-time, clinical track positions at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Hospital Medicine.
About the role
The successful candidates will perform inpatient attending duties, including consultations, teaching and supervising medical students and residents, and quality and safety research. The position can be individualized, and opportunities for leadership and project management are encouraged.
The Division of Hospital Medicine is a dynamic division with strong initiatives in quality and safety, palliative care, and surgical co-management. The UF Department of Medicine is a national leader in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, and Pulmonary medicine. Shands Hospital is ranked among the Top 50 in six adult specialties in the 2018 edition of America’s Best Hospitals (U.S. News & World Report).
Resources for professional development at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center include leadership, education, and research tracks within a Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research.
Responsibilities
- Inpatient attending duties, including consultations
- Teaching and supervising medical students and residents
- Quality and safety research
- Leadership and project management (optional)
Requirements
- M.D. degree or equivalent
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Eligible for a Florida Medical License
Preferred Qualifications
Special qualifications beyond the minimum requirements may be considered.
Benefits
- Generous base salary with strong incentive component
- State 30/J1 visa waiver may apply
About the area
The Gainesville, Florida region offers:
- Inexpensive cost of living
- Nationally ranked public middle and high schools
- Superb weather with year-round recreational opportunities (biking, hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, cave diving)
- Pristine wilderness areas and coastal communities within a short driving distance
- Proximity to major attractions: 1 hour to the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean; 2 hours or less to Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa
- No state income tax
MSA population: 330,000
Average high temperature in January: 66 °F