What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Medical Director of Comprehensive Pain Program position at University Of Vermont - Department of Psychiatry?
The Robert Larner, MD, College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and The University of Vermont Medical Center are seeking a full-time faculty family or internal medicine physician at the Assistant / Associate / Professor level on the clinical scholar pathway to join an enthusiastic team of professionals at The University of Vermont Medical Center. UVMMC is a 400-bed university-based general hospital and is the principal teaching site for residents and medical students at The Robert Larner, MD, College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.
The successful candidate will be a family or internal medicine physician whose focus will be to provide medical services in the context of an award winning, integrative program in management of chronic pain. This program offers a combination of modern medicine with evidence-based complementary and integrative therapies. It offers the qualified candidate the opportunity to work with a team offering holistic care of the individual. This position is a leadership position working in partnership with the Medical Director of the Comprehensive Pain Program.
The selected candidate will demonstrate the training and expertise to provide direct patient care, collaborate with other professional disciplines, and work with referring agencies and providers. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for supervision and teaching of house officers, medical students, and other staff. An appreciation of the importance of and satisfaction from performing these critical functions and an ability to work collaboratively are essential.
Applicants must have a medical degree and be board certified (preferably) or board eligible in Family or Internal Medicine. A minimum of three years of clinical experience post-residency is preferred.
Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a wonderful place for families, boasting excellent schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and many other colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal and Boston are within easy driving distances.
The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to inclusive excellence through their teaching, service, and scholarship. Our community embraces and advances the values of Our Common Ground : openness, respect, responsibility, integrity, innovation, and justice while upholding the highest standards of professionalism , driven by a passion for lifelong learning and improvement. Cultural humility, kindness, and respect form the foundations upon which the college strives to elevate professionalism in all its endeavors. Professionalism is demonstrated through integrity, accountability, compassion, altruism, and social responsibility.
Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism, and advance inclusive excellence at LCOM and among the populations the college serves through teaching, service, and scholarship.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Applicants must apply online at : www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00025890. Applications must include :
- Cover letter summarizing qualifications and how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism, and advance inclusive excellence at LCOM and among the populations the college serves through teaching, service, and scholarship.
- Contact information for three references
Questions about this opportunity may be directed to : Joshua Plavin, MD, Medical Director, Comprehensive Pain Program via email Joshua.Plavin@uvmhealth.org.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
