Job Summary
Job Description
Department of Family & Community Medicine
Family Medicine with OB – Columbia, MO
The University of Missouri's Department of Family and Community Medicine is seeking a dedicated and dynamic faculty physician practice Family Medicine with Obstetrics with our prestigious team.
This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while engaging in an academically enriching environment. We seek a faculty member who shares our commitment to improving the health of Missourians and enhancing the educational experience for medical students and resident physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive family medicine services with a focus on obstetrics, including prenatal care, labor, and delivery.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Teach, mentor, and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Participate in clinical research and contribute to scholarly activities within the department.
- Implement innovative practices to improve patient care and departmental operations.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Why Join Us?
The Department of Family & Community Medicine is nationally recognized and has been ranked among the top ten family medicine programs by U.S. News & World Report for nearly 25 years.
- Work at a premier academic institution known for its excellence in patient care, education, and research.
- Join a supportive and forward-thinking team of healthcare professionals.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Experience life in the vibrant community of Columbia, MO, offering a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine.
- A valid Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Significant experience in obstetrics.
- Strong commitment to academic excellence and teaching.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Why Columbia, MO? Columbia offers the friendliness of a small town with the amenities of a big city. Known for its high quality of life, Columbia is a prime location for both personal and professional growth. Located just a few hours from St. Louis and Kansas City, it offers access to diverse restaurants, entertainment venues, and over a dozen cultural festivals each year. Whether you are looking to advance your career, continue your education, raise a family, or retire, Columbia is the ideal place to call home!
Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our Community
Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits
Our Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
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