Permanent Physician Leadership Jobs

Associate Department Head for Education & Program Director, Psychiatry & Behavioral SciencesBryan-College Station, TexasThe Organization:Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine:The College of Medicine, renamed in 2024 following a historic gift from Naresh K. Vashisht ’72, is dedicated to expanding access to care, advancing medical research, and training the next generation of physician leaders. It is the largest of the five health professions schools within Texas A&M Health, with major campuses in Bryan–College Station, Dallas, Houston, Round Rock, and San Antonio, plus additional clinical teaching sites across the state.The College educates medical students and supports a broad range of sponsored and affiliated GME programs—including Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, and Psychiatry—sending hundreds of Aggie physicians into Texas communities each year.Mission: Improve the health and well being of people in Texas and beyond through excellence in education, research, and health care delivery.Vision: Develop innovators and leaders who will transform American medicine in the 21st century.Strategic priorities include strengthening research excellence, enhancing financial sustainability, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, and expanding cross campus collaboration.Research EnterpriseMore than 300 faculty, trainees, and research staff conduct basic, translational, and clinical research supported by modern core facilities in Bryan–College Station and Houston. Major areas of emphasis include:

• Brain, Behavior, Psychiatric & Neurologic Disorders
• Biomedical Engineering & Regenerative Medicine
• Cancer, Cell & Developmental Biology
• Cardiovascular, Lymphatic & Metabolic Disease
• Genetic, Genomic & Network Biology
• Infection, Immunity & Inflammation

The College houses several prominent research centers and institutes, including CAPRI, the Cardiovascular Research Institute, the Clinical Science & Translational Research Institute, and the Institute for Regenerative Medicine.Clinical Affiliates:With more than 40 clinical partners throughout Texas—from major health systems to community clinics—students gain experience with varied patient populations and leading faculty practitioners. An integrated interprofessional practice model aligns research, education, and clinical care across the College.Military Medicine:Texas A&M has a long-standing commitment to military medicine and maintains strong relationships with military hospitals and veteran serving institutions. Students train at Brooke Army Medical Center, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, and Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, gaining unique experience caring for service members and their families.Texas A&M University:Texas A&M University is a top ranked public research institution with more than 73,000 students, a $13.5B endowment, and $1.13B in annual research expenditures. It is one of only 17 U.S. universities designated as a land, sea, and space grant institution.Together, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Health, and the College of Medicine drive statewide efforts to transform health care through innovative research, team-based care, and world class medical education.The Opportunity: Associate Department Head for Education & Program Director, Psychiatry & Behavioral SciencesTexas A&M University College of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is conducting a national search for a new Associate Department Head for Education & Program Director. Reporting to Sanjay J. Mathew, MD, the new Department Head of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, the incoming Associate Department Head will serve as the Program Director for the department. With Dr. Mathew reorganizing portions of the department and building his leadership team, this role will be a central driver of the department’s educational success. In this combined position, the Associate Department Head for Education and Psychiatry Residency Program Director will foster a strong teaching culture by implementing consistent evaluation and feedback processes for faculty and learners. The incumbent will also lead the continued enhancement and expansion of the psychiatry residency program, guiding and supporting principal faculty, adjunct faculty, staff, and residents.The position will be responsible for integrating the UME and GME curriculum, ensuring that students wishing to pursue psychiatry as a clinical profession have the foundation of knowledge necessary to seamlessly transition into graduate training. The incumbent will identify opportunities for curricular innovation, resolve identified curricular deficiencies and promote a system of continuous quality improvement and accreditation readiness within the department’s educational programs.As a key leader within the College, the Associate Department Head will provide exemplary leadership to a department committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. In addition to the administrative responsibilities described, the incumbent will actively participate in sponsored research and/or the delivery of clinical care.The Division: The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Texas A&M University College of Medicine was established in 2018 and has grown rapidly across its clinical, research, and education missions. The department serves communities across the Texas A&M Health System and the state.Sanjay J. Mathew, MD—an internationally recognized expert in treatment resistant mood and anxiety disorders—was appointed Department Head in 2025. His leadership brings deep expertise in clinical and translational research, including pioneering work in fast acting antidepressant therapies and biomarker discovery.Research Programs:The department supports a broad and innovative research portfolio, including ten basic, clinical, and translational laboratories funded by NIH, DoD, state agencies, foundations, and industry partners. Major areas of focus include:

• Affective Neuroscience – Molecular, genetic, and cellular mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders.
• Behavioral Neuroscience – Stress, trauma, neuroendocrinology, immunology, and animal model research.
• Clinical Research – Telehealth, treatment resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, and alcohol use disorders.

A notable initiative includes a multi university project led by Texas A&M to support mental health recovery for trauma survivors in Ukraine, funded by a $1.4M NIH Fogarty grant.Education & Training:The department provides interdisciplinary training across Medicine, Psychology, Nursing, and Social Work, supporting more than 70 learners each year.Psychiatry Residency Program:An ACGME accredited, four year program accepting four residents per year, with training in inpatient psychiatry, neurology, general medicine, psychosomatics, addiction, geriatrics, forensics, and child & adolescent psychiatry. Training occurs across multiple partner sites, including the VA, CHI St. Joseph, the Army’s Darnall Medical Center, and community mental health settings.Post Graduate Clinical Social Work Fellowship:A 1–2 year accredited fellowship focused on evidence based, client centered care and interdisciplinary practice.Clinical Programs:The department delivers comprehensive psychiatric services across the lifespan to communities in Bryan/College Station, the Brazos Valley, rural counties, and military populations. Services include diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and medication management. Additional care is provided through the Family Care Clinic, where trainees gain primary care and integrated behavioral health experience.The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be an accomplished academic psychiatrist with a strong commitment to educational innovation and leadership. They will bring proven experience in both Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education, with the skill to integrate curricula, enhance training pathways, and maintain continuous accreditation readiness across programs. As both Associate Department Head for Education and Psychiatry Residency Program Director, this individual will cultivate a robust teaching culture, mentor faculty, and guide the ongoing development and expansion of the psychiatry residency program.Required

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree (e.g., MBBS or MBChB).
• Current certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Minimum three years of administrative and/or educational experience.
• Unrestricted Texas medical license or be eligible to obtain such.

Preferred

• Prior leadership experience in Graduate or Undergraduate Medical Education (UME course or clerkship director, residency director, or associate/assistant director)
• Documented record of scholarship and/or research activity in the behavioral sciences and/or medical education. 
• Documented record of faculty mentorship; documented record of departmental or organizational leadership positions held.

The Region:  Bryan–College Station blends small town warmth with the energy of a major university hub. The area offers affordable living, a diverse and welcoming community, a vibrant historic downtown, local restaurants and breweries, arts and music venues, and strong public schools.Home to Texas A&M University and multiple higher education campuses, the region attracts a highly educated, growing population and provides excellent quality of life for families and professionals.Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to:Interested candidates should provide a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that describes their interest in the role, including, but not limited to, relevant educational, teaching, and leadership background. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to Molly Johnson at molly.johnson@amnhealthcare.com Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.For additional information about the position or to provide recommendations, please contact:Ellen Lockhart, MDPrincipal314.265.2206ellen.Lockhart@amnhealthcare.comMolly Johnson Consultant 858-350-3256molly.johnson@amnhealthcare.com

Regional Chair, Department of Internal Medicine – Eastern DivisionWVU Medicine / West Virginia University School of Medicine Martinsburg, West VirginiaThis is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a visible leader with unwavering commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The Regional Chair, Department of Internal Medicine – Eastern Division at WVU Medicine/West Virginia University School of Medicine, will play a critical role in supporting and developing faculty, staff and learners as this regional campus expands to serve its growing community.The OpportunityThe Regional Chair is responsible for overall clinical, educational, scholarship/research, and service provided by the Department in the Eastern Division. This includes ensuring the highest quality of care and service, consistency in the standard of practice, maintaining excellence across the educational spectrum, and enabling scholarly advances in the field. This new leader will also have strong working relationships with hospital leadership, other clinical departments within the Eastern Division, departments and administrators at the School of Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia, and key community stakeholders, including the Veterans Administration system. A key focus for this position will also be programmatic growth, focusing on increasing the ambulatory footprint as well as initiation of additional inpatient and outpatient clinical service lines.The Ideal CandidateThe Regional Chair will be a collaborative leader and an accomplished clinician with experience in an academic medical center or large healthcare system. This individual must understand the operational and strategic components necessary to support GME, program development, administration, clinical quality, recruitment, financial management, mentorship, and scholarly activity/research. Candidates must be ABIM certified and eligible for West Virginia medical licensure. The OrganizationEstablished as an autonomous branch campus of West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1998, the Eastern Division has grown significantly in the ensuing 27 years. Now fully integrated with WVU Medicine and in the setting of intense population growth, the Eastern Division is expanding to become a tertiary academic medical center to meet the needs of its region, including a new bed tower scheduled for completion in 2027. Recruitment has been robust, and in 2025 alone, the eastern division expanded several GME programs and launched 10 new programs, including an Internal Medicine Residency Program. Today, in addition to the AMC, there is a critical access hospital and a network of outpatient primary and specialty care clinics across nine counties in the eastern panhandle. WVU Medicine is investing more than $260 million in Berkeley and Jefferson counties, reflecting a bold vision for the future of healthcare in the region.WVU Medicine is a top 5 system for the delivery of rural medicine and is West Virginia's largest health system and private employer with 25 hospitals, 5 institutes, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. WVU Medicine primarily serves West Virginia, but extends into parts of PA, MD, and OH. Additionally, WVU Medicine has a significant economic impact on the region.The RegionMartinsburg, WV, offers a diverse and rapidly developing lifestyle, combining small-town charm with suburban conveniences and easy access to major metro areas. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy 18 public parks, and convenient access to the Potomac River and Appalachian Trail for hiking, kayaking, and fishing.Nominations and inquiries are greatly appreciated; please contact:Ellen Lockhart, MD, PrincipalBryant Murphy, MD, MBA, PrincipalCharlotte Tinsley, Consultant – c/o Charlotte.Tinsley@AMNhealthcare.comAMN Healthcare – Executive & Physician Leadership Search#AMNHealthcare#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-CT1

Genitourinary Multidisciplinary Team Leader &Medical Director, Prostate Cancer Center of ExcellenceKarmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MIIn partnership with AMN Healthcare, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University seek an accomplished physician to serve as Genitourinary Multidisciplinary Team Leader & Medical Director of the Prostate Cancer Center of Excellence. This is an opportunity to shape the future of GU cancer care and research at an independent, NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center within McLaren Health Care, anchoring Michigan’s largest integrated cancer network and supporting one of the nation’s most robust clinical trials programs.The OpportunityReporting directly to Boris Pasche, MD, PhD, CEO & President of Karmanos Cancer Center/Chair of Oncology at Wayne State University, the GU MDT Leader & Medical Director of the Prostate Cancer Center of Excellence will guide a talented team of 16 physician faculty, advance innovative clinical care, and influence the cancer center's future through senior leadership committees. Additionally, this leader will set the strategic direction for the prostate cancer research program, guide the design and execution of research initiatives, strengthen integration between basic and clinical science, and oversee a robust and growing clinical trial portfolio. Karmanos continues to strengthen its clinical and research enterprise, and in addition to its clinical trials portfolio, the Institute currently has a robust theranostics program under review and is actively expanding its sites of care. The Cancer Center resubmitted its CCSG in January 2026, and its catchment area encompasses 6.7 million residents, with a richly diverse population across ethnic and socioeconomic lines, providing a unique environment for advancing health disparities research and more. The Ideal CandidateThe GU MDT Leader should have experience developing and leading high-functioning teams, advancing clinical trials, and maintaining a research program supported by NIH, industry, foundation, or other sources. Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent terminal medical degree and maintain current board certification in an oncology specialty.The OrganizationThe Genitourinary (GU) Oncology program at Karmanos Cancer Institute has been considered a strength for many years and serves as a model to the other disease site teams. As part of McLaren Health Care, the Karmanos Cancer Institute is Michigan’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to cancer care and the state’s largest cancer research and provider network. Karmanos supports one of the nation’s most extensive clinical trials programs, including a robust Phase I program housed within the Eisenberg Center for Translational Therapeutics, the only program of its kind in Michigan. Through 17 network sites, Karmanos serves patients across 47 counties in Michigan and northern Ohio, reaching urban, suburban, and rural communities.McLaren Health Care is a $6 billion, fully integrated delivery system spanning 15 hospitals across Michigan and Ohio. The system includes ambulatory surgery and imaging centers, an employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering approximately 640,000 lives in Michigan and Indiana, as well as home health, infusion, hospice, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company.The RegionDetroit is enjoying an amazing renaissance, marked by urban revitalization and significant infrastructure investment. Michigan offers diverse geography and abundant opportunities for an active lifestyle; its two peninsulas, bordered by four Great Lakes, provide more freshwater shoreline than any other state in the nation.Nominations and inquiries are greatly appreciated. Please contact:Jennifer Schaulin, Academic Practice Leader Charlotte Tinsley, Consultant c/o Charlotte.Tinsley@AMNhealthcare.comAMN Healthcare – Executive & Physician Leadership Search#HEC#AMNHealthcare#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-CT1

The OpportunityThe MetroHealth System, a nationally recognized, mission-driven academic health system and the largest public health provider in Northeast Ohio, is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the next Chairperson of the Department of Family Medicine. MetroHealth’s Department of Family Medicine is a cornerstone of the system’s commitment to community-based, comprehensive care. With a dedicated team of 70–75 clinicians, including 55 board-certified physicians and 20 advanced practice providers, the department delivers high-quality, accessible care at 15–20 clinical sites across Cuyahoga County. The department supports a highly regarded Family Medicine Residency Program (established in 1974), now expanded to nine residents per year (27 total).  MetroHealth is the primary academic affiliate of Case Western Reserve University and also hosts learners from Ohio University and NEOMED.  The Ideal CandidateReporting to the System EVP/Chief Clinical Officer, the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine will be a strategic, collaborative, and inspirational leader responsible for advancing clinical care, education, community outreach, and research. Progressive leadership experience in an academic or large healthcare setting, a record of scholarly or teaching activity and Board Certification in Family Medicine are required. The OrganizationMetroHealth is a $2.2 billion integrated health system experiencing strong clinical growth. The organization has expanded to include five hospitals, four emergency departments, and more than 25 inpatient, outpatient, and community health facilities serving the diverse communities of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. MetroHealth is a vital safety-net health system providing comprehensive, equitable, and innovative care to all, regardless of ability to pay. The health system is recognized nationally for its leadership in digital health, ranking among the top 3% of Epic users nationwide and earning distinction for innovation in electronic health records and data-driven care. Continued investments in digital transformation, clinical quality, and operational excellence underscore MetroHealth's commitment to delivering high-impact care and shaping the future of health equity. The LocationCleveland, Ohio is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. The area offers a mix of history and modern sophistication. The area’s economy has diversified sectors that include manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and biomedical. Cleveland is home to three major league sports teams and is recognized as the 10th most philanthropic city in the nation. Inquiries and nominations are greatly appreciated; please contact:Ellen Lockhart, MD, PrincipalBryant Murphy, MD, MBA, Principalc/o Charlotte Tinsley, ConsultantCharlotte.Tinsley@AMNhealthcare.comExecutive & Physician Leadership Search, AMN Leadership Solutions, AMN Healthcare#BESMITH#BESRecruitment#LI-CT1