Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Pediatrics

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 262,965 - 316,484; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Relocation support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

UT MD Anderson in Houston is hiring for a clinical role focusing on Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. The faculty member will practice clinical medicine, develop research programs, and participate in educational roles for residents and fellows.

Applicants must have completed an MD degree, be eligible for Texas licensure, and possess expertise in oncologic treatment. This position offers a competitive salary in the range of $262,965 to $316,484 with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an MD degree from an accredited medical school.
• Eligible to be licensed as a physician in Texas.
• Must be board certified or able to obtain certification within four years.

Responsibilities

• Practice clinical medicine meeting state standards.
• Provide thorough examinations and document patient care.
• Develop research programs and identify funding sources.
• Serve on institutional committees and represent the division at meetings.

Skills

Clinical medicine

Invasive procedures

Clinical trials implementation

Pediatric hematology/oncology expertise

Education

MD degree or equivalent

Completion of residency and fellowship training

Job description

Clinical (80%)

• Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner meeting standards set by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners while balancing academic activities.
• Provide complete and thorough history and physical examinations.
• Perform invasive procedures as dictated by subspecialty.
• Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Review ICD-9 and CPT coding and approve charge documents within five working days.
• Complete patient documentation for medical records within institutional time frames, dictating clearly and reviewing documents.
• Correspond with physicians regarding patient care and treatment via written or telephone communication.
• Keep abreast of current management approaches by attending continuing education conferences.
• Share clinical responsibilities with other faculty, including inpatient service, outpatient clinic and procedures, and other duties as requested.

Administrative and Service (5%)

• Participate in investigation and review of best practice initiatives and clinical and institutional effectiveness projects.
• Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by the Chair. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions.
• Represent the Pediatrics Division by participating or presenting at local, regional, state, and national meetings in the field of medical oncology.

Research (10%)

• Develop research programs of scholarly activities in keeping with the goals of the Division. Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research and may necessitate instructing research support personnel in clinical trials implementation.
• Identify grants and funding sources, submit grants and protocols in accordance with rules and deadlines, develop budgets and analyses, and complete grant and protocol application forms.

Education/Teaching (5%)

• Acts as a role model for faculty, fellows, residents, and students, providing a balanced and integrated educational program for pediatric residents and fellows.

This position has a target base salary of $262,965 to $316,484 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

The faculty member must have completed an MD degree or equivalent in an accredited medical school, completed residency and fellowship training in an approved American Residency Program or equivalent, been accepted by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and be eligible to be licensed as a physician in Texas. Must be board certified or able to obtain board certification, or foreign equivalent within four years of employment. Preference is given to early‑career applicants with post‑graduate training in hematology oncology and expertise in oncologic treatment for liquid or solid tumors.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, requiring routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy all requirements for such security and integrity is a condition of hire and ongoing employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or federal, state or local laws, unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 175243
• Employee Status: Regular
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location: Onsite
• Science Jobs: No