Assistant/Associate/Professor, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Houston is seeking a full-time Adolescent Medicine Faculty Physician. The role involves clinical care and teaching, focusing on adolescent and young adult health, including weight, reproductive, and mental health issues. The ideal candidate will have a Texas Medical License and be board-eligible or board-certified in Adolescent Medicine. Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient care, trainee education, and possible collaboration on clinical research projects.

Qualifications

• Expertise in delivering care to adolescents and young adults.
• Strong interest in teaching medical students and residents.
• Experience with complex medical and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in trainee education.
• Collaborate on quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate on clinical research projects.

Skills

Expertise in adolescent health

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Weight-related & reproductive health

Mental health care in adolescence

Education

Texas Medical License

Board-eligible or board-certified in Adolescent Medicine

Job description

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, is seeking a full-time Adolescent Medicine Faculty Physician (Assistant/Associate Professor, non-tenure clinical) to join our growing collaborative team.

Position Key Accountabilities

This position is centered on clinical care and teaching. The ideal candidate will have expertise in adolescent and young adult specialty and primary care, including care for patients with weight-related concerns, reproductive health needs, eating disorders, complex care management, and mental health challenges. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams are essential.

The candidate should also have experience—and a strong interest—in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Responsibilities include both inpatient and outpatient clinical care, as well as participation in trainee education. There will also be opportunities to lead or collaborate on quality improvement initiatives and clinical research projects.

Qualifications

• Texas Medical License
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Adolescent Medicine
• Expertise in the delivery of primary and subspecialty care to adolescents and young adults, including those with weight concerns, reproductive health issues, complex medical and psychosocial needs, and mental health difficulties.
• Experience in teaching trainees.
• Must be eligible for a Texas medical license and Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Adolescent Medicine.
• Applicants should be prepared to provide references upon request, including from their current position/fellowship.

Interested applicants may contact the Chief of Adolescent Medicine program, Mona A Eissa, MD, MPH, PhD, via email [e-mail] or Division of Adolescent Medicine office at 713-500-5640