Family Physician - Help Build a Residency Program

Our client, is an award winning, independent, not-for-profit hospital providing compassionate and comprehensive care to northcentral Indiana.

As a faculty member in the newly certified rural Family Medicine Residency Program, you'll play a pivotal role in training and developing future family medicine practitioners. You will work in a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to the education, mentorship, and professional growth of residents. Join the team and make a significant impact on shaping the next generation of family medicine physicians!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clinical Teaching: • Provide direct patient care while serving as a role model for residents in clinical settings. • Supervise and guide residents during patient encounters, teaching best practices in family medicine. • Conduct bedside teaching, emphasizing evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care. • Precepting Faculty 20% Teaching and 80% clinical. • Core Faculty 50% Teaching and 50% clinical. • Clinical is defined as seeing patients in the attending practice.

2. Didactic Education: • Develop and deliver lectures, workshops, and case-based discussions on various topics in family medicine. • Facilitate small group discussions, journal clubs, and other educational activities. • Create and update curriculum materials to ensure relevance and compliance with accreditation standards.

3. Mentorship and Advising: • Serve as an advisor and mentor to residents, offering guidance on career development, research, and personal growth. • Support residents in their scholarly activities, including research projects and presentations. • Provide feedback and evaluations to residents to aid in their professional development.

4. Quality Improvement and Research: • Engage in quality improvement initiatives within the residency program and clinical practice. • Participate in scholarly activities, research projects, and contribute to academic publications. Job Description – Family Medicine Residency Faculty

5. Administrative Duties: • Participate in residency program meetings, committees, and administrative responsibilities. • Assist in evaluating and selecting candidates for the residency program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical degree (MD or DO). • Board certification in Family Medicine. This Certification is not optional.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state. • Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience in family medicine practice.

• Prior teaching experience in an academic or clinical setting is preferred but not required.

• Experience in a rural health setting is a plus.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and scholarly activities.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Opportunity to help develop a Residency program from the beginning.

• Location is ideal for those interested in underserved and rural areas, but with large cities close enough to offer multiple options for a family.

• New second hospital opening in 2024, located eight miles from the main campus in Marion.

• Remodeled Family Practice Clinic, 2025.

• Experienced and engaged community hospital colleagues.

• Appreciative patients.

• Low number of chronic controlled substance patients in practice.

• Community-run, stable and successful hospital, not corporate America.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for continuing medical education and professional growth. Attendance at Residency Specific Conferences.

• Opportunities to pursue research and publications.

• Academic appointment to Marian College of Osteopathic Medicine.

• Access to resources for research and academic development.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment within an academic medical center.