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The Marcus Institute for Integrative Health, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is seeking a Director of Integrative Health to lead a new clinical, educational, and research initiative in Integrative Health. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the practice model, establishing program relationships throughout the community, and building a new Integrative Health clinical practice fully supported by Institutional leadership and community providers.  

Successful applicants will be board certified in an ABM or AOA clinical specialty with additional fellowship training and/or experience and expertise in integrative health clinical care modalities.  The incoming leader will have outstanding clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills, a proven record of program leadership and expansion with the capacity to advance strategic initiatives and achieve targeted goals through building and bridging partnerships, possess a strong interest in community outreach and education, with a commitment to excellence in clinical practice, teaching, community engagement, and service.

The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University has received foundation funding in support of the development and launch of an innovative clinical and educational initiative. Additional funding is available upon the successful establishment of a robust Integrative Health clinical program. In addition to leading the development of a high-quality clinical practice with an emphasis on nutrition, mindfulness, and other integrative health approaches, this individual will participate in a variety of community outreach and educational initiatives targeting medical students, residents, and the community.  The incoming Director will also oversee the development of program research priorities to further the evidence base in the field.
The incoming Director will participate in direct patient care focusing 100% on Integrative Medicine modalities and teaching activities, such as providing content expertise for courses or electives in Integrative Health. The responsibilities of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Director include:  providing community outreach activities and training opportunities as needed in order to promote proactive, preventative, holistic care throughout the broader community, providing strategic leadership and vision for an inter-professional team to achieve excellence in clinical services, engaging in educational activities, overseeing research and scholarship within the program, budgetary development, and administration of the initiative, maximizing available resources for the integrative health practice.

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is one of the most recent LCME-accredited medical schools in the U.S.  The college matriculates 64 medical students each year and is nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum, which includes a holistic HealthFirst Health and Wellness initiative. The University has earned national recognition for student outcomes and is proudly ranked as the most diverse public university in Florida. As a community-based medical school, our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our community by training future generations of humanistic clinicians and scientists and translating discovery to patient-centered care. To further FAU’s commitment to promote retention of physicians in Florida, the college became an accredited sponsor of graduate medical education programs in 2014, launching six programs between 2014 and 2018. The college also hosts multiple graduate degree programs including thesis and non-thesis MS programs in Biomedical Science, a Ph.D. track in Integrated Biomedical Science, and an MD/Ph.D. program with The Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter, Florida. Our physicians and scientists collaborate to develop innovative approaches to treat and prevent disease.


Opportunity Highlights

• Leadership opportunity - develop practice model and establish program relationships throughout the community
• Build and direct an integrative health program in an affluent community
• Substantial funding in place with more available
• Beautiful brand new clinic space
• Available referral sources - 1,000 community affiliate faculty
• Practice 100% Integrative Medicine
• Participate in teaching activities
• Provide community outreach activities and training opportunities

Community Information – Live and work in Sun-Soaked Boca Raton, Florida
Located along the coast of Florida, our stunningly beautiful beach town is filled with warm and welcoming residents who will immediately help you feel right at home. With consistent sunshine throughout the year and convenient access to West Palm Beach and Miami, you'll never run out of opportunities for adventure and entertainment.

• Boca Raton has an overall grade of A and is named the #1 Best Place to Raise a Family in Palm Beach County and a Best Place to Live in Florida (Niche)
• No state income tax
• Incredible housing options in inviting suburban neighborhoods
• Exceptional public and private schools
• Beautiful beaches and an abundance of outdoor recreation
• Plenty of local attractions, parks, golfing, and breweries
• Nearby NFL, MBA, and NHL teams

Interested candidates should provide their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest outlining key leadership experiences.

The Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of residents and students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty, and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

For immediate consideration please inquire with an updated copy of your CV so we can discuss the position by phone. Also, inform me of your best available times to speak. I look forward to your reply and thank you for your review. Please do not delay as we anticipate a significant response.

Please contact Ashlie Korb at medcareers@merritthawkins.com or at 866-406-0269 and reference INTM-145314