Academic Hospitalist Opening in NC Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina About the Position A BC/BE Internal Medicine Hospitalist is sought for a unique academic faculty position combining inpatient hospital medicine with undergraduate medical education. This innovative role offers a balanced 50/50 clinical and academic appointment, providing the opportunity to help build a new medical school while maintaining an active inpatient practice.-Full-time employed academic faculty position-50% Clinical / 50% Academic appointment-One inpatient service week per month (7 consecutive 12-hour shifts)-Protected academic time supporting all four years of the medical school curriculum-Founding faculty opportunity with a newly established medical school-Collaborative model with a core group of four academic hospitalists Practice Setting -Inpatient Internal Medicine service-EPIC electronic medical record-Multidisciplinary team including nursing, pharmacy, case management, and consulting specialists-Academic appointment with a community-based medical school-Collaborative teaching environment with medical students across all four years Practice Highlights -Provide comprehensive inpatient Internal Medicine care-Manage admissions, consultations, observation patients, and transfers-Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning-Contribute to quality initiatives including patient safety, sepsis management, readmission reduction, and length-of-stay improvement-Serve as a clinical educator during inpatient service-Develop and deliver medical school curriculum-Facilitate small-group learning, clinical skills training, simulation, and case-based education-Teach bedside medicine and clinical reasoning during clerkships-Mentor students throughout medical school and residency preparation-Participate in curriculum development, academic committees, faculty development, and scholarly activity-Opportunity to help shape a new medical school's educational mission from its inception Compensation and Benefits -Competitive compensation package-Comprehensive health and retirement benefits-Protected 50% academic time-Predictable clinical schedule with one service week per month-Academic faculty appointment-Support for faculty development and academic advancement-Opportunity for educational scholarship and career growth Health System Highlights -Large regional health system serving Southeastern North Carolina-Eight hospitals and more than 150 care locations-Strong commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and medical education-Collaborative academic environment-State-of-the-art inpatient facilities Community Highlights Fayetteville offers an affordable lifestyle with convenient access to both the North Carolina coast and major metropolitan areas.-Affordable cost of living-Family-friendly neighborhoods-Excellent outdoor recreation and parks-Easy access to Raleigh, Durham, and the North Carolina beaches-Growing healthcare and academic community-Regional arts, dining, and cultural attractions Qualifications -MD or DO-Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine-Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure-Strong inpatient Internal Medicine experience-Teaching experience with medical students preferred-Interest in curriculum development and academic medicine-Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills-Commitment to medical education, clinical excellence, and mentoring future physicians