Regional Chair of Family Medicine

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a highly accomplished Family Medicine physician with an unwavering commitment to excellence in clinical care, medical education, and scholarly activity in Eastern, WV. The Regional Chair of the Department of Family Medicine provides strategic and operational leadership for all departmental functions, fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that supports outstanding patient care, education, research, and service.

Responsibilities:

The Regional Chair is responsible for the overall clinical, educational, research/scholarship, and service missions of the Department of Family Medicine. This role ensures the highest quality of care and consistency in clinical standards while advancing the department’s academic and operational goals. The Chair will promote interdisciplinary collaboration and cultivate an environment in which innovation, teamwork, and excellence are valued and encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Department of Family Medicine.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered clinical care and consistent standards of practice across the region.
• Lead and support educational programs for medical students, residents, and faculty.
• Promote and support scholarly activity, research, and academic productivity within the department.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to advance clinical, educational, and research excellence.
• Mentor faculty and support faculty development, recruitment, and retention.
• Represent the department within the institution and the broader academic and healthcare community.

Allocation of Time:

• Administrative: 50%
• Clinical and Educational: 50% (variable based on departmental needs)

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine with active participation in the continuing certification program.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the State of West Virginia.
• Current academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of clinical practice experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative leadership experience in an academic medical center or large healthcare system preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching medical students and residents.