Closing date: January 14, 2027

Title: Chief, General Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine

Employee Type: Faculty

Department: Med-Comprehensive Medicine

Campus Location: MEDICINE/NEW ORLEANS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Under the broad review of the Department Head, the Chief will provide leadership for the clinical, teaching, scholarship, administration, and research activities of the section. Work is performed at a mid-management level with some discretionary responsibility for the section.

Qualified candidates will currently hold or be eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: MD or equivalent

Certifications or Licenses Required: Board certified in Internal Medicine; licensed to practice Medicine in the State of Louisiana and credentialed with all required entities before hire.

Number of years required to perform the job: Ten

Type of experience required to perform the job: Experience in research, teaching and/or patient care.
Hold or be eligible for appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits