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Discipline Chair for Primary Care in Rural and Medically Underserved Areas

Campus: Louisiana
Status: Teaching Faculty Positions
Description:

Oversee the organization and administration of the college's department for core clinical rotations that occur in medically underserved area and to oversee the Early Clinical Experiences.  

Pay Range:  180,000 to 220,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based on experience, education, and skill set.)

Required Qualifications:  

Education: Completion of Medical School and Residency in Family Medicine

Licensure or certification:  Current Medical License

Current Board Certification in Family Medicine

Experience:   

  1. ability to practice comprehensive and compassionate medicine for people of all ages and from all walks of life

  2. ability to teach and mentor effective delivery of preventatives services and care for underserved populations and people with limited access to care
  3. ability to organize and motivate people towards altruism and service for underserved populations

Skills required for this position:

  1. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

  2. Strong team player
  3. Commitment to VCOM values
  4. Basic computer proficiency

Preferences are given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes:

Experience with delivery of care to underserved populations both locally and abroad.