Academic Rural Health, Primary Care Provider, Department of Family Medicine

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati embarks upon its third century – building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here . Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what’s Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America’s top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

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 healthcare system, Adams County Regional Medical Center, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching, and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?
 
The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) is recruiting a family physician or double boarded Med-Peds physician to help establish a rural health primary care office in Adams County, a community 60-90 minutes from Cincinnati. The faculty will serve the community, provide primary care at an Adams County Regional Medical Center primary care office. In addition, the faculty will have dedicated academic time for community engagement, community-based research activities, and development of rural health educational opportunities for learners. The faculty will have the opportunity to serve at the ground level of building an academic rural health primary care center.

Teaching: As faculty, the faculty would be expected to:

• Develop and implement student and resident rural rotation in the primary care office.
• Supervise and teach learners in primary care.  
• Provide learner feedback, written and verbal.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment for learners.
• Participate in faculty development seminars and workshops.

 Clinical Care

• Provide direct patient care services at an Adams County Regional Medicine Center Primary Care Office. Opportunities available for faculty wishing to provide inpatient, nursing home, or hospice care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the clinical sites.
• Serve on hospital committees as needed.

Community Engagement: The faculty will develop partnerships within the community, building foundational relationships for community-based participatory research. The faculty will receive mentoring and support from the DFCM in their community activities.

Scholarship: All care faculty are expected to contribute to scholarship, including any of the following: curriculum development; research; regional and national presentations; publications; peer review. On average, each core faculty member is anticipated to complete two scholarly activities per year.

• The skills to provide the required clinical care, including outpatient medicine for all ages. Qualified applicants must demonstrate experience in primary care teaching.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Ohio Medical License and DEA license.
• Board Certification with the American Board of Family Medicine or in the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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