Academic Geriatrician - Charlottesville, United States - University of Virginia

Description

Academic Geriatrician (Open Rank)
The Department of Medicine's Division of General, Geriatric, Palliative, and Hospital Medicine at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for an open track, open rank position within our Section of Geriatrics. Rank and tenure status will be dependent upon qualifications. The selected candidate will develop a clinical practice that includes caring for older adults in ambulatory primary care and consultative clinics. Inpatient responsibilities and opportunities, as well as other geriatric clinical duties, may also be considered, in accordance with the successful candidate's interests. This faculty member is expected to have a leadership role in the Section's educational endeavors, including developing and maintaining innovative curricula for medical students, residents, and fellows in both didactic and clinical sessions.

The Charlottesville and Central Virginia area offers an outstanding community for both personal and professional activities. A strong sense of community exists in the region, along with excellent educational systems for adults and children. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a thriving community in the arts, highlighted by literary, film, theatrical, and festivals. It is an excellent place to live and work. The city is within an easy driving distance of Washington, D.C., the coastal regions of Virginia, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.Qualifications

Job candidates for position must be an MD and board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Eligibility or certification (certificate of added qualifications) in Geriatrics is also required. Candidates with at least 3-5 years of experience in academic geriatrics are strongly preferred.Application Instructions

To apply, please visit and submit an application and required documents.

The successful candidate will undergo a background check and pre-employment health/drug screening.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.