Academic Neurointensivist for Neurocritical Care & Research

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a full-time clinical track Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Neurocritical Care. This role focuses on high-acuity neurocritical care with opportunities for academic growth in clinical research, education, and translational studies.

The successful candidate will contribute to program development, lead team initiatives, mentor staff and trainees, and participate in quality improvement,

Qualifications

• Texas Medical License is required or eligibility for Texas Faculty Temporary License.
• Preferred neurology training with strong clinical skills and academic interests.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining an environment in patient care units that supports excellence and innovation in clinical practice and patient care.
• Performing staff management functions, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and terminating assigned staff.
• Facilitating budget development and resource planning for UTHealth Houston and Surgery Services.
• Providing coaching, mentoring, and consultation to clinical managers, attending physicians, researchers, and staff.
• Leading interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives and ensuring adherence to professional standards and policies.
• Collaborating with administration and clinicians to identify opportunities and improve OR efficiency, productivity, and patient throughput.
• Maintaining a Quality Improvement Plan and updating unit-specific standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Mentoring

Clinical excellence

Research collaboration

Education

Texas Medical License

Board certification eligibility

Job description

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a full-time clinical track Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Neurocritical Care. This role focuses on high-acuity neurocritical care with opportunities for academic growth in clinical research, education, and translational studies.

The successful candidate will contribute to program development, lead team initiatives, mentor staff and trainees, and participate in quality improvement,