Academic Chair of Internal Medicine - Greenville, North Carolina

Commonwealth Medical Services • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished physician leader to serve as Department Chair of Internal Medicine at a well-established academic medical institution in Greenville, North Carolina. The role is affiliated with a 974-bed academic medical center and teaching hospital. The chair oversees clinical, academic, research, and operational programs, including medical education and program growth; provides strategic leadership for patient care activities, quality initiatives, faculty recruitment, professional development, and departmental growth; and holds financial authority over departmental budgets, funding, and strategic financial planning.

Greenville, North Carolina, offers a combination of urban amenities and small-town charm. It was named one of Livability's Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2025 and 2026, is approximately 90 minutes from Raleigh and the Crystal Coast beaches, and offers waterways, parks, and year-round outdoor recreation. The cost of living is below the national average, with diverse housing options and public and private educational opportunities.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• At least 10 years of academic healthcare leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel in academic medical settings.
• Experience collaborating with senior medical school leadership, hospital administrators, and organizational executives.
• Strong leadership skills in clinical operations, medical education, research, and faculty development.
• Experience with departmental budget management, financial planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, academic, research, and operational programs, including medical education and program growth.
• Provide strategic leadership for patient care activities and quality initiatives.
• Lead faculty recruitment, professional development, and departmental growth.
• Manage departmental budgets and funding, and conduct strategic financial planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree