Chief of Rheumatology

Job ID: 52
Job Title: Chief of Rheumatology
Location: Cincinnati, OH

Division Director of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine/UC Health

UC Health–the region’s only adult academic health–has a strong and unwavering commitment to support the continued expansion of the Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology Division. There are robust opportunities with protected time and patients waiting to be utilized to build a world-renowned Department and Division. Together, we are improving the overall health of the local and global community.

The Department of Internal Medicine is currently searching for a Division Director in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology. The Director will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, John C. Byrd, MD. This individual will lead the division in alignment with our tripartite clinical care, research, and education missions. In addition, this individual will support robust residency and medical student training expectations and provide mentoring and administrative support to those delegated to direct this endeavor.

The Division Director will be expected to lead a team of academicians from varied backgrounds. They will need to be highly skilled in communication and relationship-building to support and motivate interdisciplinary teams, convey integrity, adapt to change, and empathize with patients. Faculty rank is commensurate with experience.

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati (UC) ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center, and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

Minimum Requirements

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or commensurate degree.
• Board certification in Rheumatology or Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.
• Unrestricted Ohio Medical License.

Required Experience

• Current faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• At least 10 years of clinical experience, with demonstrated leadership and management experience at a medical facility.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• MBA and/or strong business acumen.
• Previous success in building and leading a large, interdisciplinary team.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive Sign-on Bonus plus Relocation Assistance.
• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance (no need for tail-coverage for work done at UC).
• Comprehensive insurance plans include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options include vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on-and-off-campus activities and services.

Application Instructions

Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications (CV and Letter of Interest) and can be directed to UC’s executive search partner Eric Dickerson at Kaye/Bassman International via email at: ericd@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com

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