Physician / Infectious Disease / Arizona / Permanent / Phoenix area

Seeking a highly experienced academic Internal Medicine physician leader to serve as Chair for the Department of Medicine--We are searching for a well-rounded and collaborative clinician with proven administrative experience and a strong passion for research, teaching, and community outreach--The candidate will be comfortable in initiating and managing relationships with faculty, along with developing and maintaining positive relationships with organizational and community leadersDuties and Responsibilities:--Department of Medicine includes 78 physicians, 16 advanced practitioners, and is integrally involved in the academic infrastructure--Within the department, there are 8 Divisions including Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Internal Medicine, Hospitalist, Infectious Disease, and Palliative/Pain--The physician leaders of these Divisions will report directly to the Chair--The geographic footprint of the Department of Medicine stretches across the Phoenix metropolitan area, covering ambulatory and hospital services in Phoenix, Chandler, and Gilbert--As Co-Academic Chair, this physician will support the following medical education programs:-Internal Medicine Residency Program, 96 residents-Gastroenterology Fellowship, 6 fellows-Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, 12 fellows-Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, 1 fellow-Student rotations, including M3 clerkship, M4 electives, PA student rotations--As Academic Chair, this physician will support the following medical education programs:-Internal Medicine Residency Program, anticipating 39 residents-Student rotations--Works within the team to develop and implement quality metrics for the department, appropriate financial incentives, practice guidelines, and strategic plans for growth across service lines--Collaborates with academic leaders to develop and implement educational programs to benefit the faculty and learners--Mentors physicians and APPs within Department, including regular evaluations, providing feedback for improvement, and enhancing their professional development--Clinically active physician who models the practice of evidence-based medicine and superior patient experience skills--Publishes and nurtures publications with the department in order to advance academic and evidence-based practices--Perform such other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time--Requirements: Must have Arizona State medical licensure, Completed ACGME Residency training, Proven physician leadership experience, Clinical responsibilities within the previous 5 years--Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits & a matched 403B retirement package inclusive of an employer funded pension plan, Sign-on bonus and relocation, CME benefits