Family Medicine Physician Faculty

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Position: Family Medicine Physician – Faculty

Reports to: Associate Director of Family Medicine

Department: Family Medicine

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ASCENSION DEPAUL CORE VALUES:

• Service of the Poor – Employee demonstrates generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
• Reverence – Employee demonstrates respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
• Integrity – Employee inspires trust through personal leadership
• Wisdom – Employee integrates excellence and stewardship into execution of job duties
• Creativity – Employee demonstrates courageous innovation
• Dedication – Employee affirms the hope and joy of the Daughters of Charity mission

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Family Medicine Physician–Faculty member serves as a core educator and clinician within a Family Medicine Residency Program based in a Community Health Center (CHC). This position integrates direct patient care, resident precepting and supervision, and academic leadership in health equity, structural competency, and community engagement.

The faculty physician advances the mission of training family physicians who are prepared to deliver comprehensive, relationship-centered care and to address social determinants of health, structural racism, and health inequities in underserved communities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

1. Clinical Care (Approx. 50–60%)

• Provide comprehensive, full-spectrum family medicine care across the lifespan in a community health center setting.
• Deliver team-based, patient-centered care, including chronic disease management, preventive services, women’s health, behavioral health integration, and care for patients with complex medical and social needs.
• Integrate screening and interventions for social determinants of health into routine clinical care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (behavioral health, pharmacy, social work, community health workers, care management).
• Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives aligned with health equity goals.

2. Resident Precepting & Clinical Supervision (Approx. 20–30%)

• Precept family medicine residents in continuity clinic and other ambulatory settings.
• Provide direct observation, formative feedback, and competency-based evaluation.
• Model structural competency, culturally responsive care, and trauma-informed practice.
• Support residents in integrating social justice principles into patient care and advocacy efforts.
• Participate in recruitment, advising, and mentorship of residents, with particular attention to supporting trainees from underrepresented backgrounds.

3. Academic & Scholarly Activities (Approx. 10-20%)

• Develop and deliver curriculum in social justice, structural competency, population health, advocacy, and community engagement.
• Facilitate case-based conferences, didactics, and reflective learning sessions.
• Mentor residents in scholarly projects related to health equity, community-based participatory research, quality improvement, or policy advocacy.
• Participate in faculty development, program evaluation, and accreditation activities.
• Engage in scholarly work (e.g., curriculum development, QI publication, community-engaged research, presentations).

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Partner with community-based organizations, public health agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Support resident participation in community health needs assessments and community-driven initiatives.
• Promote institutional practices that reflect social accountability and antiracist principles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work day is normally involving at least 40% of lifting, twisting, standing, bending and some activities that involve walking will be required to be performed. The associate will be required to travel from multiple health clinic sites and must be required to work flexible hours to accommodate needs of various sites and community events. Supervision of multiple clinic sites may be applicable. A Louisiana driver’s license is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is normally performed in a health clinic with a normal/comfortable temperature setting. The associate will be provided DSCNO equipment (computer, laptop, cell phone, etc.) to perform necessary duties for the position. The majority of the work setting is sedentary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO, Board Certified in Family Medicine

• Eligible for state medical licensure

• Demonstrated commitment to serving underserved populations

• Experience teaching medical students or residents

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in community health centers or FQHC settings
• Training or demonstrated work in health equity, DEI, structural competency, or advocacy
• Scholarly or quality improvement experience
• Commitment to social justice as a core value of family medicine
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Skill in mentorship and learner-centered teaching
• Cultural humility and reflective practice