Physician Family Practice-Geriatrics - Competitive Salary
Company: UNC Health
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive
organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to
improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we
serve. Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Director of the
Center for Aging and Health The UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine
is currently reviewing applications from qualified physicians for
the position of Division Chief of Geriatrics and Director of the
Center for Aging and Health. This role carries an Open Rank faculty
appointment with an at?will secondary appointment as Division
Chief. The Division Chief will provide leadership within a robust
academic practice and foster the development of excellence in
research, medical education, complex clinical care, and quality and
safety. Responsibilities include a balanced portfolio of
administrative, clinical, research, and educational duties. We
invite candidates with a proven record of productivity in basic and
translational research, clinical research, and/or clinical trials.
Preferred candidates will demonstrate creativity and passion for
academic leadership, exceptional communication and interpersonal
skills, and a clear ability to manage a multifaceted academic
division and center. The successful candidate will inspire
confidence through thoughtful reasoning and sound decision?making.
The Division Chief reports directly to the Chair of Medicine and
collaborates closely with other division chiefs and senior leaders
to advance the intertwined missions of the Department of Medicine
and UNC Health. Academic rank will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Requirements / Qualifications MD or
DO degree Board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Demonstrated leadership experience Excellent communication skills
Required Application Materials: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and
an Administrative Summary outlining leadership, research, and
educational accomplishments, including current efforts and future
direction. For additional information, please contact Laura Oakes
at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu Job Details Legal Employer:
NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians Organization Unit: Network
Physician Recruitment Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:
40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location
of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is
a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health
benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another
North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the
ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans
at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability,
status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health
makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees'
religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and
employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited
to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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