Academic Rheumatology Clinician-Educator: Practice & Teaching

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX invites board-certified rheumatologists (Assistant Professor) to join its expanding division. The role encompasses clinical care, education, and research with flexible mission profiles tailored to expertise.

UTMB’s Rheumatology division collaborates across subspecialties, serves multiple campuses, and emphasizes precision medicine, AI integration, and translational research.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology (ABIM or equivalent).
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure.
• Completed ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rheumatology care at multiple clinical sites.
• Deliver inpatient consultative services for rheumatic diseases or autoimmune complications.
• Perform musculoskeletal exams, arthrocentesis, joint injections, and ultrasound where applicable.
• Collaborate with nephrology, dermatology, and other subspecialties.
• Mentor rheumatology fellows and residents, and contribute to education.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Education

Professional growth

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Telemedicine

Health equity

Education

MD/DO

Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

ACGME residency and fellowship in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

Tools

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Joint injections

Procedural rheumatology

Decision-support tools

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX invites board-certified rheumatologists (Assistant Professor) to join its expanding division. The role encompasses clinical care, education, and research with flexible mission profiles tailored to expertise.

UTMB’s Rheumatology division collaborates across subspecialties, serves multiple campuses, and emphasizes precision medicine, AI integration, and translational research.