Internal Medicine GME Core Faculty

Description
Specialization:
Internal Medicine
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Healthcare – East Florida Division, is seeking a dynamic physician
leader interested in medical education to be part of our Internal Medicine
residency program at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital as Core Faculty. Our East
Florida Graduate Medical Education Division currently encompasses 44 high-
quality residency and fellowship programs across 9 teaching hospitals and
continues to grow its UME and GME footprint. Our vision and mission are to
become a driver of quality and positive change in medical education, to
provide our learners with the highest quality training experience and maintain
excellent outcomes, to systematically engage our learners and faculty in
research and scholarship, and to retain our graduates as future practicing
physicians and teachers within HCA.
Our Core Faculty constitute the foundation of our Graduate Medical Education
Programs as they teach our residents and fellows, provide high-quality care to
our communities, and ensure that our learners graduate as practice-ready,
high-quality physicians. As an essential part of our program, our Core
faculty have the responsibilities to:
1. Be role models for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, a commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, evidence-based medicine, professionalism, the advancement of the field of medicine by engaging in scholarship, and by demonstrating a dedication to lifelong learning.
2. Provide residents with level and skill appropriate supervision and promote patient safety, cost effective care, as well as progressive resident responsibility and independence.
3. Create an effective learning environment, with open communication, free of fear of incrimination or retribution, and attend to resident well-being.
4. Demonstrate a strong interest in resident education; regularly participate in organized clinical discussions, didactics, rounds, journal clubs, conferences, and other educational activities as assigned by the Program Director
5. On an annual basis, pursue development of their teaching, mentoring and administrative skills related to education, well-being, practice-based learning and improvement and other areas applicable to GME.
By joining HCA Florida Healthcare, the Core Faculty will become part of the
largest Graduate Medical Education provider in the US, and will have the
opportunity to help shape the direction and goals of medical education at the
program and division level.
This role also gives the Core Faculty the opportunity to practice in the
his/her desired specialty at the primary and/or closely affiliated sites,
under employment by HCA or one of its area specialty partners.
The Core Faculty will also have the opportunity to join the academic faculty
of one of our partner medical schools, namely the Nova Southeastern University
Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, and engage in the education of
medical students, as well as collaborative research and scholarship. The
academic rank will depend on the candidate’s experience.
Requirements: It will be required that the Core Faculty is certified by
the American Board of Medical Specialties in his/her specialty, will obtain a
License to practice medicine in Florida, and be credentialed at the facilities
of his/her clinical engagement. The ideal candidate has some clinical
experience in an academic/teaching environment, and has demonstrated
involvement and/or a strong interest in medical education, as well as some
involvement in research and scholarship over the past couple of years.
Candidates that have recently graduated will be considered.
Responsibilities: The Core Faculty will be responsible for day-to-day
involvement in the education of the residents and/or fellows, as well as the
education of medical students, and devote a significant portion of their
overall effort to the education of residents and fellows. As assigned by the
Program Director, the Core faculty may be asked to take on the administration
or implementation of key components of the program and will support program
leadership in the development, implementation, assessment and improvement of
parts of the curriculum, resident assessment and mentorship, resident
engagement in scholarship and other important tasks. [For a detailed
description of Core Faculty responsibilities, please review the ACGME common
Program Requirements at Common Program Requirements (acgme.org) or the ACGME
website Specialty Program requirements for the specialty Specialties
(acgme.org)]

• Salary will be dependent upon experience
• Full comprehensive benefits; medical/dental/vision/retirement plan
• Incentives/bonuss
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance

Florida is the third most populated state in the United States with a
population of 21 million people – our hospitals and programs are located along
the East coast of the state, in close proximity to gorgeous beaches, warm
weather, and popular destinations for tourists and residents alike. Of
course, one of the top reasons to move to Florida is for the gorgeous warm
weather and sunny days. With an average daily temperature of 70 degrees,
Florida offers comfortable living year-round.
Florida has the fourth strongest economy in the country and has enjoyed
continued growth in the technology, healthcare and education sectors that
continue to attract diverse groups of professionals and learners.
Florida is one of the only states with no state income tax and while one of
the top vacation destinations in the country, living in South Florida can also
be affordable, with the average cost of living in Florida being 1% lower than
the national average according to the cost of living index.
For more information check out 19 Things to Know BEFORE Moving to Florida | Living in Florida (uphomes.com) or one of the many other sources of information on our state online.
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