Open Rank - Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Title: Clinician-Investigator in the Center for Health Outcomes, Implementation and Community Engaged Science (CHOICES)

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Department: John W. Deming Department of Medicine- Center for Health Outcomes, Implementation, and Community Engaged Science (CHOICES)

Position: Full-Time Faculty, Clinician-Investigator

Rank: Open Rank

Position Summary

Tulane University School of Medicine’s John W. Deming Department of Medicine is seeking a physician-scientist to join the faculty. This is a full-time position within the Center for Health Outcomes, Implementation, and Community Engaged Science (CHOICES) Section. The successful candidate will contribute to our excellence in clinical care, research, and education with a key role in expanding the Center's clinical and population research and national visibility by developing and leading extramurally funded investigator-initiated primary care and community-engaged research to improve health.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide exceptional outpatient care in internal medicine and/or adult primary care. Participate in quality initiatives and improvement projects. Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing, and other administrative requirements.
• Research & Clinical Trials: Develop and lead investigator-initiated clinical and population health research, conduct collaborative, primary care, and community-based clinical trials and studies, publish  and present research findings in peer-reviewed scientific venues as lead author.  Develop and maintain an independent research program supported by federal and other extramural funding agencies.  
• Institutional Collaboration: Facilitate expansion of CHOICES by engaging and collaborating with the broader university community, clinical and research programs, community, and other academic partners to advance science for improved health in primary care.
• Education & Mentorship: Train and mentor fellows, residents, and medical/graduate students, and actively engage them with initiatives in CHOICES. Provide educational activities, including periodic Medical Grand Rounds lectures for faculty, fellows, residents, and students. 

These responsibilities may vary from time to time and will be assigned by the CHOICES Director.

Clinical Work Sites: 

• Tulane University Medical Group (TUMG)
• Tulane University School of Medicine

Qualifications

Requirements:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or equivalent primary care specialty 
• Eligible for a Louisiana medical license
• Clinical research experience and track record of research accomplishments

Preferred:

• Experience developing a clinic and referral pipeline
• Experience in developing and implementing clinical studies and trials, and disseminating results through peer-reviewed professional publications and presentations
• Extramural research funding track record and current extramural grant support as principal investigator
• Commitment to clinical excellence, education, and research
• Dedication to Tulane School of Medicine’s guiding principles:
  • Respect: Treat everyone, regardless of position or authority, with kindness, dignity, and respect.
  • Ethical Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it's hard or inconvenient.
  • Communication: Have clear, timely communication focused on achieving solutions.
  • Accountability: Know and do what is expected of you in your role.
  • Drive for Excellence: Continuously deliver and improve your best work.

Why Tulane? 

Tulane University offers a world-class academic environment with a strong commitment to faculty development and interdisciplinary collaboration. You'll work with outstanding colleagues while making a meaningful impact on patient care and medical education.

• Excellent Benefits: https://hr.tulane.edu/benefits 
  • Education Benefits: Tuition waiver for faculty, spouse, and dependents
  • Medical & Insurance: Health, prescriptions, dental, vision, and more
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid leave, holidays, wellness programs, and more
  • Financial & Savings: Retirement, life insurance, student loan debt relief, flexible spending accounts, and more
• Be part of a leading research university and academic medical center with a strong commitment to and track record of innovation in biomedical research and improving human health.
• Work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, with access to the robust clinical and research resources.
• Live and work in New Orleans. From its rich culture, vibrant music scene, and world-famous cuisine to its historic architecture and welcoming communities, the city offers an unmatched quality of life. Whether you enjoy festivals, sports, arts & culture, outdoor adventures, or a dynamic food scene, New Orleans has something for everyone.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit:

1. A cover letter detailing their experience and research interests.
2. A curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Contact information for three professional references (the search is confidential until the candidate signals their readiness for reference discussion).

Join us at Tulane University School of Medicine and become part of a thriving academic and clinical community in one of America’s most unique cities! Apply today!