Director, Division of Practice Improvement

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

This is exciting opportunity to join a growing division within the Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement at AHRQ! This vacancy closes February 18, 2022

Postion Summary:

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) mission is to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and to work within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used. The Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement (CEPI) generates new knowledge, synthesizes evidence, translates science on what works in health and healthcare delivery, and catalyzes practice improvement across healthcare settings.

AHRQ is hiring a Director for the Division of Practice Improvement (DPI) to lead research activities related to practice and systems improvement. The Director will supervise a staff of highly skilled professionals and plan, direct and execute all Division operations. The Director will cultivate partnerships to support the work of the Division, and represent the Agency on national and international committees, panels and workgroups.

The successful candidate should have experience managing, directing and leading scientific research studies or projects associated with health care delivery and quality and implementing evidence in practice. Candidates should also have expertise and leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of projects related to practice and systems improvement.

For more information about this exciting opportunity at AHRQ and to apply, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/629361400. The vacancy announcement closes on February 18.

Posting expires February 13, 2022

Primary Care Research Fellowship

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine are recruiting physicians and other doctoral level aspiring clinical researchers for a HRSA-funded T32 primary care research fellowship Addressing Community Health Needs, Eliminating Disparities. The position starts July 1, 2022.

Details:

Eligible candidates for this research fellowship must have an MD, DO, PhD or other equivalent doctoral degree and plan to become independent primary care researchers.

During the fellowship, fellows’ research can span primary care-relevant topics, with primary focus on substance use, mental health, and related disorders, and health disparities. Fellows participate in an actively mentored, individualized training program involving coursework, interactive seminars, and hands-on research experience, with an interdisciplinary, team-oriented approach toward translational science. Clinician-fellows may supplement research activity with clinical work.

Fellowship faculty are experienced mentors and successful researchers with mature portfolios from across Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health. Candidates with a background in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, those with MD or DO degrees, visit https://tinyurl.com/ycx396a8  

To apply, those with other doctoral degrees https://tinyurl.com/mrd5pkbr

To discuss Fellowship opportunities, please contact:

David Rábago, Program Director
Professor, Vice Chair of Faculty Development
Department of Family and Community Medicine
PCRF@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

posting expires February 24, 2022

Family Physician Leader

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine seeks a visionary family physician leader who can build and manage external relationships with community health partners and understands the importance of fostering a supportive academic workplace culture. Reporting to the CEO and Dean of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to open a new outpatient primary care location that will enable the family medicine faculty, fellows, and residents to continue providing care to a diverse, underserved population in the City of Kalamazoo. Additionally, the candidate will direct the clinical and educational operations at Grace Health in nearby Battle Creek. 

Key Position Responsibilities:

• Successfully partner and expand upon external relationships to enhance the Department of Family and Community Medicine's impact on the underserved communities of southwest Michigan.
• Recruit and retain future top talent primary care providers to provide excellent care to the citizens of Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.
• Commit to nurturing a diverse, inclusive, and culturally sensitive clinical practice and learning environment for providers, trainees, and patients.
• Build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence to become a nationally recognized academic program for serving vulnerable populations. 
• Oversee two clinical locations and privileges at three area hospitals with a total of 17 faculty, and two ACGME accredited residency programs with a total of 45 residents. The department also has fellowship programs in Sports Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Care. 

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree required.
• Board certified in Family Medicine.
• Licensed or eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Broad understanding of academic medical centers, faculty roles, organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Substantial record of leadership and achievements in academic medicine and education.
• Experience and ability to obtain grant funding.
• Experience conducting outcomes-based research and leading the department’s strategic direction in building research capacity.

Community Information:
A city rich with creative culture where a sense of adventure can extend from the outdoors to the dining table. Home to three higher education institutions, two nationally recognized healthcare systems, cutting-edge medical research, world-class brewing and dining, and a wide variety of music, art, theatre, and cultural attractions. 

• A community that invests in the future of its citizens and emphasizes access to quality education at all levels
• The Kalamazoo Promise—provides graduates of Kalamazoo public school free tuition for any college in Michigan
• Distinct seasons to explore a variety of outdoor adventures along trails, waterways, and the shores of Lake Michigan
• Enjoy a low cost of living and access to plenty of big-city amenities—midway between Chicago and Detroit

Interested candidates should provide their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest outlining key leadership experiences to Kendra Thompson of Merritt Hawkins.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. WMed provides a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

For immediate consideration please inquire with an updated copy of your CV so we can discuss the position by phone. Also, inform me of your best available times to speak. I look forward to your reply and thank you for your review. Please do not delay as we anticipate a significant response.

Please contact Kendra Thompson at medcareers@merritthawkins.com or at 866-406-0269 and reference FP-136227

posting expires February 24, 2022

Chair, Department of Family Medicine

Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME

Summary:

The Chair of Family Medicine at Maine Medical Center (MMC) serves as the principal academic and administrative leader for the Department of Family Medicine and has primary responsibility for the development and promotion of the educational and research mission of the Department. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer of MMC and working in collaboration with leadership of the Adult Medicine Service Line and MaineHealth Medical Group (MHMG), the Chair shares responsibility for the development and maintenance of efficient and effective clinical operations and collaborative work relationships within Family Medicine.

The Chair provides stewardship of the Family Medicine Residency Program and the Department’s role in the Undergraduate Medical Education Maine Track program affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine, a program that provides for a continuous three-year curriculum that is based in Maine following the first year in Boston. The Chair collaborates closely with MHMG in the recruitment and retention of faculty. The Chair contributes to the vision that drives the strategic plan of MMC, and influences and implements institutional policy, cutting edge clinical programs, community partnerships, exceptional training programs and innovative research initiatives. The Chair of Family Medicine is expected to focus most of their professional effort on these administrative tasks but will also have a part-time clinical practice and/or research program in the area of their primary expertise.

This position requires a dynamic, passionate physician and administrative leader with experience in the development of a program in a similarly complex organization. The successful candidate will be an advocate for the faculty, students, staff and patients; will support and foster a diverse and inclusive environment; and be committed to mentoring and training the next generation of providers.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a practicing physician, with substantial (5+ years) of progressive leadership experience at an academic institution.
• Academic credentials appropriate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated high level leadership skills with proven ability to cultivate collaboration and build consensus across diverse clinical and administrative stakeholders, and across a complex and evolving organization.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior faculty and recruiting diverse trainees, staff, and faculty.
• Knowledge of healthcare finance, hospital administration, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Board certification in Family Medicine.
• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Maine.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/1071977-chair-department-of-family-medicine

To apply, please send 1) a letter of interest including key leadership experiences and 2) a curriculum vitae to Maggie McGauley, Executive and Provider Recruiter, at MMcGauley@mainehealth.org. Applications will be accepted through February 7, 2022.

Living In Portland:
A historic seacoast city situated on the Atlantic Ocean, Portland boasts a multitude of arts and cultural attractions, nationally acclaimed restaurants, and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. Located two hours north of Boston, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small town friendliness. Portland is consistently voted one of the top spots in America to raise a family and was named in the top 10 of best places to live and first in safest places to live by U.S. News & World Report in 2021.

The region provides a variety of living options from the more urban environment of Portland to island and rural settings throughout the area. It is viewed as an environmentally conscious place to live having been named a top green city of its size.

The region is home to several colleges and universities as well as minor league sports teams. The busiest airport in the state is located only a few miles from downtown Portland, which allows for easy and convenient travel to and from Maine.

About Maine Medical Partners:
Maine Medical Partners (MMP) is a respected group of primary care and specialty medical practices. Working together to provide coordinated care, we make sure our patients receive safe, effective, high-quality services. MMP is a department of Maine Medical Center, which is part of the MaineHealth family of regional hospital systems. MMP providers work closely with hospital providers to coordinate the treatment and services our patients receive.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of twelve local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and over 22,000 employees. It is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our package includes health and dental insurances, paid parental leave (available at most locations), retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with healthcare professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the wellbeing of our communities and employees. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Our care – and the science behind that care – is top rate. Join us and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to another level.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

Posting expires January 24, 2022

Director of the Center on Society and Health (CSH)

The Center on Society and Health (CSH) - Virginia Commonwealth University

Description

The Center on Society and Health (CSH) was chartered by the VCU Board of Visitors in 2007. The mission is to raise awareness about the important factors outside of health care that shape health outcomes and to explore ways to improve population health and well-being. The CSH is committed to equity and to partnerships that work across sectors to help stakeholders discover aligned incentives and together achieve meaningful impact. The CSH brings a unique approach to its work by blending four ingredients for success: (1) user-oriented research: scientific scholarship directed at delivering actionable and policy-relevant findings and evidence sought by decision-makers; (2) policy outreach; (3) stakeholder and community engagement; and (4) strategic communication.

The Center on Society and Health (CSH) is seeking to hire a full-time Director to work closely with the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, the Dean of the School of Medicine, as well as other departments within the university and health system. The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership for the CSH and to be a representative on campus and in its interactions with partners, media, and policymakers across the country.

This position is an open-rank faculty role and qualified candidates may be eligible for tenure.

This position is responsible for upholding standards of excellence and administering an interdisciplinary team involved in intramural research, policy outreach, community engagement, and strategic communication.

The Director will lead a policy-oriented academic research center comprised of an interdisciplinary team of experts in social epidemiology and other related disciplines, including public health, sociology, psychology, geographic information systems, and communications.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and a strategic vision for CSH, including the development of a new 5-year strategic plan that aligns with the missions of VCU and the School of Medicine and optimizes the value and contribution CSH brings to public health scholarship, policy, and practice in the United States.
• Maintain the Center’s reputation of excellence and increase its visibility across VCU and nationally.
• Supervise key leadership positions, human resource needs, and career development among faculty, staff, students, and other trainees at CSH.
• Cultivate a healthy environment for scholarly research to advance health equity, which can include the pursuit of a personal body of scholarship.
• Oversee the development and release of innovative deliverables that effectively engage the audiences of CSH (e.g., policymakers, media, stakeholders, community members) and ensure widespread dissemination.
• Maintain the work of CSH in authentic community engagement, particularly among vulnerable populations and communities of color, including its portfolio of community-based participatory research and its flagship work with communities in metropolitan Richmond.
• Oversee the implementation of the community-engaged research core of the VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and promote cross-campus collaboration with other schools and departments.

Required Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or other terminal degree in a discipline related to population health
• Expertise in social determinants of health and in the racial-ethnic and other factors that contribute to health inequities
• Record of scientific publications and presentations demonstrating expertise in health-related research
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience translating data and scientific research findings into formats that are interpretable by policy makers, the public, and other lay audiences
• Proven management and leadership skills, including experience with budgets, staff, and interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated success in preparing competitive grant proposals and receiving external funding from both traditional (e.g., governmental) and non-traditional (e.g., foundations) sources
• Demonstrated experience working with and fostering

Preferred Qualifications

• National (or international) recognition for expertise in population health and/or social justice issues and a network of colleagues of influence in academic and public health
• Experience or conversance with public policy, preferably in both government (national, state, local) and the private sector (e.g., employers, health care systems, investors)
• Understanding of social epidemiology, biostatistics, or social sciences
• Training or familiarity with medicine and health care delivery and their intersections with public health and the social determinants of health
• Understanding of, or lived experience with, the role of structural racism and implicit bias and cultural sensitivity to the history and perspectives of communities of color, especially in relation to academic institutions.
• Experience in academia, preferably in the administration of academic departments, schools, or centers
• Experience with graduate-level teaching and mentoring
• Experience with interdisciplinary research at the intersection of public health (e.g., epidemiology) and social sciences; an understanding of the role of race, history, and other factors in producing social and health inequities; the ability to communicate with policymakers and other stakeholders outside of medicine and public health; and proficiency in the management and financial stewardship of an organization/agency and interdisciplinary project teams

This position is an open-rank faculty role and qualified candidates may be eligible for tenure.
For additional information, please contact Lauren Jackson at lauren.jackson@vcuhealth.org.

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.

Apply here. 

Posting expires January 13, 2022

Assistant Professor (Without Tenure), Health Services (CHWS/RHRC)

Department of Family Medicine Research Section - UW School of Medicine

Description

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM), University of Washington has a unique opportunity to join the Department’s nationally acclaimed Research Section. We invite applications for a full-time assistant professor rank (without tenure due to funding) to join an exciting and growing Research Section with long established successes in the areas of practice-based research, rural health, and health workforce. The University of Washington is a recognized leader in primary care and family medicine by the U.S. News and World Report, in part due to the long-standing research relevance and productivity of the Department of Family Medicine’s Research Section. It is the home for two federally funded research centers:

1. Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) mission is to elevate the importance of workers in the delivery of health care in policy discussions. CHWS includes two multi-year cooperative agreement grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in the areas of i.) allied health workforce and ii.) health equity and workforce diversity. CHWS has additional funding from other federal and state grants and contracts as well as foundations to conduct policy-relevant research on a wide spectrum of health professions including physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and the behavioral health workforce. CHWS’s multidisciplinary team collaborates with investigators across the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health as well as external institutions.
2. WWAMI Rural Health Research Center (RHRC), which is funded by a multi-year cooperative agreement grant from HRSA and other sources. The WWAMI RHRC’s mission is to improve and sustain rural health through research that engages policymakers, planners, and practitioners advancing equity in rural access to care. The WWAMI RHRC’s multidisciplinary team conducts research on the rural health workforce—including primary care, behavioral health, and other types of health care professionals—as well as home health care, emergency medical services, substance use, access to preventive care, and other topics.

The successful applicant will be on a 12-month appointment (July 1 to June 30) in the clinician scientist/faculty scientist pathway. The expected start date is Summer or early Fall 2022.

The primary responsibility of this faculty position is to advance health workforce and rural health research both regionally and nationally.

This position will be expected to secure external research funding and translate findings effectively to policy makers and other stakeholders. This position will also work closely and collaboratively with UW CHWS, WWAMI RHRC, Research Section faculty, the Department of Family Medicine, and external collaborators to build a strong program of research advancing our strategic missions.

Other duties expected of the successful applicant will include mentoring and training students, residents, fellows, non-research faculty, and/or professional staff research scientists.

The Department of Family Medicine is committed to promoting health equity and creating an inclusive culture by maintaining a diverse workforce and valuing each individual’s unique contributions. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with experience and interest that align with existing major areas of research in the section who have demonstrated a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The Department of Family Medicine is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from under represented candidates.

Qualifications

Applicants are required to either have an MD, PhD, DPH, DNP, or foreign equivalent with current certification by the American Board of Family Medicine.

In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduate of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Applicants must have a license or be license eligible in Washington State.

Applicants are required to have excellent core skills in quantitative and qualitative methods, health workforce assessment, policy analysis, and/or program evaluation.

Applicants must have research expertise in the areas of rural health, health equity, diversity of the workforce, health care education, career pathways, behavioral health, and team-based care.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/89512) with a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least two references. A statement that addresses the applicant’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encouraged.

For informal inquiries, potential candidates should contact Dr. Matthew Thompson, Professor and Vice Chair for Research (mjt@uw.edu), University of Washington Department of Family Medicine, Box 354696, Seattle, WA 98195.

Posting expires January 18, 2022

Multiple Faculty Positions with the University of Missouri Department of Family and Community Medicine

The University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri (USA) 

The University of Missouri Department of Family and Community Medicine is recruiting faculty members to contribute to the mission of improving the health of Missourians while creating exemplary care environments for effective teaching of medical students and resident physicians.

The department is thriving and has been ranked as one of the Top 10 in the country for more than 25 years. Family Medicine physicians and residents staff 10 community-based clinics, with five in rural areas, serving 65,000 patients in more than 160,000 annual patient visits. Their research educational pipeline is robust and focused on developing the next generation of primary care researchers.

The department has highly motivated, collaborative and intelligent faculty members with diverse interests and advanced skills in a variety of investigative designs and analyses applicable to family medicine research. They want to expand their research enterprise and are searching for candidates to fill multiple positions.

Multiple positions are available. Click below to learn more or apply.

• Assistant Professor/Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine (JOB ID 30518)
• Faculty Director of Practice Based Learning Network (JOB ID 36757)
• Health Services Researcher (JOB ID 36754)
• Implementation Scientist (JOB ID 36753)