Integrated Acute Care Innovation Fellowship, Virginia (VA)

The pace of change of acute care delivery in the United States requires trained physicians with the skills to manage, lead, and improve care. Twenty-first century leaders require deep knowledge of not only care delivery, but also of data, analysis, business of medicine, and the human skills to serve as a leader, coach, and change agent. As promising physicians move from residency to practice to leadership roles, developing appropriate human, analytical, and leadership skills are increasingly necessary in this dynamic environment.

The USACS Fellowship in Clinical Innovation will provide a 1-year, mentored experience for budding leaders with such an experience. The overall goal is to train and retain the next generation of USACS leaders and innovators in hospital medicine.

The one-year experience will involve several program components:

A national role in the USACS Chief Medical Officer leadership and Integrated Acute Care A single 1:1 national mentor will be assigned for each fellow based on interests. This will involve:
Participation in CMO and IAC team calls
Participation in CMO and IAC team projects in various spheres
Opportunity for leadership role one or more CMO and IAC team innovation projects (e.g., development of novel payment / care models)
Participation in national-level committees
Writing opportunities (research, blogs, online articles, podcasts, other media)
Opportunities for preparation and delivery of educational offerings within USACS’ online portal
Other national opportunities as established by the National Mentor
Possible projects may include:
Telemedicine
Operationalizing Alternative Payment Models
Acute care population management
Technology innovation
A local site role with one or more local/regional mentors who will work with the Fellow to develop and implement innovative local programs
Participation in local committees
Opportunity for leadership role on one or more local innovation projects
Opportunity to attend high level meetings with hospital/system relationships
Other local opportunities as approved by the National Mentor
Participation in a longitudinal educational curriculum and discussion group focused on innovation including group discussions of selected readings
Clinical experience in hospital medicine (with a reduced clinical load)
Participation in USACS and national didactic programs
USACS Assembly Meetings 2x/year
Engagement and Experience Academy Full course
Efficiency Academy
AHM National meetings
Other educational opportunities tailed to the fellow's needs

Upon completion of the 1-year fellowship, the newly-graduated fellow will have the opportunity to be considered for a progressive leadership position within USACS and will be able to continue participation in CMO and IAC team meetings and national-level projects. Fellows may also choose to pursue additional outside degree programs. However, this is optional and should not interfere with administrative responsibilities of the fellowship.

Eligibility
Successful completion of an Internal Medicine residency program
Board-certification / board-eligibility in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine
U.S. Citizenship

APPLICATIONS

Applications are rolling. If you are interested in learning more, please contact:

Jesse M. Pines, MD, MBA, MSCE

Chief of Clinical Innovation

pinesj@usacs.com

SALARY

Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $81/hour to $105/hour PLUS comprehensive USCAS benefits, a 10% company-funded 401k and USACS ownership stock.