Chair of Internal Medicine

3 days ago


Little Rock, United States Spencer Stuart Full time

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the state’s comprehensive provider of medical education, research, and academically based clinical care.  UAMS offers 73 baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, professional, and specialist degree programs and certificates through its Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, Public Health, and graduate school. UAMS operates programs in all of Arkansas’ 75 counties, including eight UAMS Regional Centers (and a ninth in development), seven regional Centers on Aging, and one of the most successful Head Start programs in the nation. 

UAMS is the largest public employer in the state of Arkansas with more than 11,000 employees and is consistently recognized as having the best hospital in the state. UAMS is one of the most important economic engines in Arkansas; the financial impact of UAMS and its key partners, Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, has been estimated at $4.5 billion per year.

UAMS is seeking an academic physician of unique vision, enthusiasm, and experience for the position of Chair, Department of Internal Medicine. The Chair will ensure the excellence of the Department’s educational, scientific, and clinical programs and will have overall responsibility for operations and strategy across the Department. The Chair will also oversee the advancement and development of outstanding clinical and educational programs and will focus on growing the research enterprise while sustaining the Department’s reputation in all mission areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAIR OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Provide visionary and innovative leadership to lead the Department into its next phase of significant planned growth and development with the aim of achieving superior clinical and academic programs. Work closely and collaboratively with UAMS leadership to build, grow, and integrate areas of acknowledged clinical excellence with outstanding outcomes and patient satisfaction; expand clinical programs to provide appropriate access to care. Ensure delivery of excellent clinical education and advanced training to medical students and residents. Together with the Dean, define and lead the Department’s research strategy. Recruit and support principal investigators and other faculty within the Department in efforts to secure NIH and other grant funding to support research priorities. Ensure a deliberate investment into research activities and priorities within the Department. Support collaborative research efforts at UAMS and across the state. Supervise, prepare, implement, and monitor a Department budget that encompasses all funding sources and ensures compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional guidelines. Recruit and retain outstanding faculty and staff in support of Department activities. Continue to develop the outstanding cohort of earlier-career faculty in the Department. Ensure an atmosphere of support and development for all contributors while ensuring strategic personnel planning for the Department. Provide leadership in enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and promote cultural competence within all aspects of the Department. Require ethical medical and financial practices across the Department. Support compliance activities, as necessary. Partner with the Dean’s office to cultivate philanthropic support.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

Academic Leadership

Service as a chair, vice chair, division chief, or in a similar executive role with the ability to develop clinical and scholastic programs, advance the careers and achievement of faculty and staff, and lead the educational activities of students, residents, and fellows.

Clinical Operations Management

Success managing complex clinical programs focused on access, quality, patient satisfaction, and support of faculty and staff; financial understanding of clinical operations within a complex academic medical center is desirable.

Personal Scholarship and Work in Support of Others

A record of academic accomplishments as reflected in publications, research funding, and national and international society service. Personal scholarship must meet the requirements for UAMS faculty appointment at the Professor level; demonstrated contributions to research success, including a record of successful mentorship, is expected.

National and International Service

Participation and leadership in applicable societies and associations.

MD Degree and Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Additional degrees are additive and desirable.

THE SEARCH PROCESS

The executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained to assist in this recruitment.  Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited and should be submitted to Sanna Bryant at: sbryant@spencerstuart.com. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, although indication of interest is encouraged by Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 for full consideration.



  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Spencer Stuart Full time

    UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCESThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the state's comprehensive provider of medical education, research, and academically based clinical care. UAMS offers 73 baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, professional, and specialist degree programs and certificates through its Colleges of Medicine, Nursing,...


  • Little Rock, United States University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Full time

    Co-Director of Comprehensive Spine Program / T. Glenn Pait, M.D. Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for the best and brightest. We offer you the opportunity to be mentored by international leaders in a location that offers great quality of life, work with a seasoned multidisciplinary...


  • Little Rock, United States University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Full time

    The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor to serve the Departments Division of Hospital Medicine in Little Rock, AR. Candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows in the area of acute inpatient internal medicine.  Candidate will provide care directly to hospitalized...


  • Little Rock, United States University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Full time

    The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor to serve the Department’s Division of General Internal Medicine in Little Rock, AR. The Internist [Physician] will establish his/her panel of patients and will provide direct patient care to ambulatory patients in an outpatient clinic, in...

  • Temporary Physician

    2 weeks ago


    Little Rock, United States CompHealth Full time

    Looking for locum assignments in Internal Medicine? We offer a variety of temporary opportunities, from short-term to long-term, local to distant. We provide expert guidance and support tailored to your specific needs and career phase. Join us for a rewarding experience! Active state license required Board certification required Day shifts available BLS...


  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Merritt, Hawkins & Associates Full time

    Job Description & RequirementsMyeloma Physician in ArkansasStartDate: ASAP A renowned university medical school is seeking a qualified candidate to serve in a myeloma faculty position. The schools myeloma center is the most comprehensive center in the world for research and clinical care related to multiple myeloma and related diseases, such as Castleman...


  • Little Rock, United States Merritt, Hawkins & Associates Full time

    Job Description & RequirementsMyeloma Physician in ArkansasStartDate: ASAP A renowned university medical school is seeking a qualified candidate to serve in a myeloma faculty position. The schools myeloma center is the most comprehensive center in the world for research and clinical care related to multiple myeloma and related diseases, such as Castleman...


  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Merritt, Hawkins & Associates Full time

    Job Description & RequirementsMyeloma Physician in ArkansasStartDate: ASAP A renowned university medical school is seeking a qualified candidate to serve in a myeloma faculty position. The schools myeloma center is the most comprehensive center in the world for research and clinical care related to multiple myeloma and related diseases, such as Castleman...


  • Little Rock, United States Merritt, Hawkins & Associates Full time

    Job Description & RequirementsMyeloma Physician in ArkansasStartDate: ASAP A renowned university medical school is seeking a qualified candidate to serve in a myeloma faculty position. The schools myeloma center is the most comprehensive center in the world for research and clinical care related to multiple myeloma and related diseases, such as Castleman...


  • Little Rock, United States University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Full time

    Chief of Rheumatology and Immunology, UAMSThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock invites applications and seeks nominations for the Chief of the Rheumatology and Immunology Division. The new division Chief will lead and optimize the divisions clinical activity, education and research. The selected candidate will receive an...

  • Primary Care Physician

    2 months ago


    Little Rock, United States Vivo HealthStaff Full time

    -- MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO CALIFORNIA -- Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting Primary Care Physicians licensed in a US State to help practice at clinics across California. Vivo has opportunities with federal, state, local, and private groups across the Western United States. Qualified candidates must be willing to relocate. Details: Choose your own...


  • North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Atrium Health Full time

    Overview If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physicians to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our...


  • North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Atrium Health Full time

    Overview If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physicians to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our...


  • Little Rock, United States LocumJobsOnline Full time

    LocumJobsOnline is working with All Star Healthcare Solutions to find a qualified Internal Medicine MD in Arkansas!About The PositionRheumatologist position in southwest Arkansas taking no call Job ID# 55409Job DetailsBC/BE in Rheumatology Hospital employed position Infusion center on the hospital campus No callCompetitive comprehensive benefits...


  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States University of Arkansas System Full time

    Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for...


  • Little Rock, United States TeamHealth Full time

    TeamHealth has an outstanding opportunity for family medicine (FM) physicians and internal medicine (IM) physicians to join our emergency medicine ambassador team of elite travel physicians. As a part of our EM ambassador team, you will assist with coverage across the Southeast in the locations of Georgia, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, North...


  • North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Optum Full time

    Crystal Run Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a per diem Physician specializing in Urgent Care to join our team in Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland County NY . Optum is a physician-led, patient-centered, team-based care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data,...


  • North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Optum Full time

    Crystal Run Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a per diem Physician specializing in Urgent Care to join our team in Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland County NY . Optum is a physician-led, patient-centered, team-based care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data,...


  • Little Rock, United States SCP Health Full time

    SCP Health is a physician-led team of clinical and operational experts, collectively passionate about revitalizing health care. We craft and utilize proven models of care, proprietary technology, and data-driven insights to accelerate progress in care delivery across health care organizations. Our clinical offerings currently span the entire continuum of...


  • Little Rock, United States SCP Health Full time

    SCP Health is a physician-led team of clinical and operational experts, collectively passionate about revitalizing health care. We craft and utilize proven models of care, proprietary technology, and data-driven insights to accelerate progress in care delivery across health care organizations. Our clinical offerings currently span the entire continuum of...