Internist Job at Premier Health in Dayton, OH

WSU BSOM Internal Medicine Department Chair and Premier Health Integrated Medicine Institute Chair 

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine (WSU BSOM) and Premier Health are seeking an accomplished leader with a demonstrated ability to grow and elevate academic health platforms in their mission of clinical care, research, and education to serve as the Department of Internal Medicine Chair.  This important leadership position requires a dynamic individual with a comprehensive understanding of the organizational mission for developing and overseeing innovative health care delivery models; sustaining excellence in clinical care; promoting and supporting educational endeavors; organizing research initiatives and promoting scholarly activity within the department. Outstanding strategic communication and diplomacy skills are essential, and an ability to function well is vital. 

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Education: M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine Specialty.
• Experience: 10 years or more of leadership experience at an academic medical center, with a record of professional accomplishments on a national and international scale.
• Licensure: Active medical license.
• ACGME Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of ACGME standards and graduate medical education regulations.
• Rank: Qualified for appointment at the rank of associate professor or full professor at an LCME accredited medical school.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous leadership roles at the Chair, Associate Director, Director or program leader level
• Experience in the recruitment, retention, and oversight of clinicians, educators, and researchers.
• Outstanding reputation in academic medicine. A distinguished academic record and national presence in the discipline as evidenced by such activity as peer-reviewed publications, involvement/leadership in major national organizations, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational, business, and financial acumen with the ability to bring scientific leadership and organizational innovation to the department.
  

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, financial acumen and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including students, residents, faculty, and administration.
• Demonstrated commitment to and success in faculty mentorship and development.
• Ability to build strong and effective teams.
• Commitment to resident education and well-being.
• Effective in change management leadership.
• Adept at functioning in a matrixed reporting structure.

In this role, you will be part of both Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in Southwest Ohio. This partnership creates a dynamic environment where patient care, clinical research, and medical education intersect. As a faculty physician, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes, advancing clinical innovation, and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Premier Health’s expansive resources—including five inpatient hospital campuses, a broad network of urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, and specialized services—combined with the academic excellence of Wright State University, offer an unparalleled platform for growth and impact in both healthcare and medical education. Join us in advancing academic medicine and community health while shaping the future of medical education in Southwest Ohio.

  BSOM IM Chair Academic Responsibilities:

  Premier Health Integrated Medicine Chair Responsibilities: