Assistant Professor (N-T Trk Clin) - Family Medicine

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Assistant Professor to lead Family Medicine inpatient services. This role involves coordinating patient care, fostering a collaborative environment, and enhancing resident education. With a commitment to advancing health sciences, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient care and medical education. Join a vibrant community on Galveston Island, known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural experiences. If you are passionate about family medicine and education, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Superior benefits package

Research opportunities

Access to educational resources

Qualifications

• Medical degree required; active faculty in good standing.
• Skills in communication, mentoring, and collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate patient care in Family Medicine service area.
• Promote interdisciplinary teamwork and ensure timely patient-centered care.
• Lead quality improvement activities and assist in budget preparation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring/Coaching

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Medical degree from an accredited University

Job description

For application assistance, please email [e-mail]. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Job Description - Assistant Professor (N-T Trk Clin) - Family Medicine (2406114)

Family Medicine Opportunity

Assistant/Associate Professor – Director of FM Inpatient (Unit Based Clinical Leader)

University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers. UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences.

The UTMB Department of Family Medicine was founded as an independent department in 1971. Family Medicine (FM) faculty provide medical care to Galveston County residents through its three clinics, located on the UTMB Galveston campus, and through its inpatient service at the Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. The Department includes programs in medical student education, residency, faculty development, and research.

Purpose

The Unit Based Clinical Leadership (UBCL) FM Inpatient Medical Director coordinates, directs and evaluates all aspects of patient care rendered by the licensed independent providers in the assigned Family Medicine Service area in Jennie Sealy Hospital. This position is 10% time as medical director, 15% time as residency core faculty, and 75% time for patient care duties as a hospitalist. The individual will work closely with the residency program director and oversee resident physician inpatient activities for the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

People

1. Promote and support a well-organized, easily accessible, and responsive environment for Licensed Independent Providers to provide patient care.
2. Promote interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrate collaboration with Health System manager(s).
3. Address personnel conflicts and unprofessional behavior on the part of licensed independent providers.
4. Create an environment for resident education to include activities such as teaching sessions.
5. Collaborate with faculty within the department to produce scholarly works that advance inpatient care.

Service

1. Ensure provision of care in clinical service area is timely and patient-centered.
2. Coordinate with Chief Medical and Clinical Innovation Officer to ensure areas are properly staffed.
3. Partner with unit stakeholders to develop practices that include patients and families in care decisions.

Quality and Value

1. Establish a structure for and participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
2. Lead standardization of practice through protocol/pathway development.
3. Collaborate with the Health System manager to direct specific quality improvement activities.

Finance

1. Assist the Health System manager to prepare the annual budget.

Governance

1. Regularly attend and represent licensed independent providers at meetings.

Qualifications

1. Medical degree from an accredited University and active faculty in good standing.
2. Possesses skills in communication, mentoring/coaching, and collaboration.

Reports to

Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Family Medicine.

Candidate Requirements:

1. MD or DO degree.
2. A strong commitment to research, patient care, and education.
3. U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.

Income Package: Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications. UTMB offers a superior benefits package.

Living in communities served by UTMB Health: UTMB’s main campus is located on Galveston Island known for its beaches and year-round activities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1123 - Primary Care Pavilion
301 University Blvd. Primary Care Pavilion, Suite 201 rm 2.105
Galveston 77555-1123

Job

Faculty

Organization

UTMB Health

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Exec / Faculty / Physician

Job Level

Day Shift