Associate Professor - Family Medicine

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality academic and clinical program

Competitive salary with generous bonus

Research participation encouraged

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a physician for the Department of Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. This role involves providing direct patient care and supervising Family Medicine residents, with responsibilities including attending on-call shifts, precepting medical students, and delivering comprehensive health care.

The ideal candidate must hold an MD or DO degree and is committed to both research and education. The position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and advancement opportunities within a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to research, patient care, medical student, and resident education.
• U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supervise Family Medicine residents.
• Attend on-call shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Precept medical students and cover clinical services as needed.

Skills

Research commitment

Patient care

Education supervisory skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

UTMB Department of Family Medicine

The Department of Family Medicine, founded as an independent department in 1971, provides care through its three clinics on the UTMB Galveston campus, the western end of Galveston Island, and in Dickinson, Texas. It also serves patients at the new Jennie Sealy Hospital and other regional facilities. Faculty oversee medical student education, residency, faculty development, and research.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This position will be 90% clinical and 10% education. The physician will provide direct patient care and supervise Family Medicine residents. Responsibilities include attending on‑call shifts (evening and weekend), precepting medical students, covering additional clinical services as needed, and delivering comprehensive health care within a patient‑centered medical home model. Clinical work will be performed primarily at the Island West Clinic (IW) with rotations through Island West (IE) or Dickinson clinics as department needs arise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO degree
• Strong commitment to research, patient care, medical student, and resident education.
• U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience. Income package includes superior benefits, retirement program, relocation allowance, and additional incentives.

Benefits and Opportunities

• High quality academic and clinical program.
• Participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education and training.
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities.
• Research participation encouraged and supported.
• Faculty appointment at Associate Professor or higher level.
• Competitive salary with generous bonus and benefits package.

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 institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

UTMB Health, University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas. Primary Work Location: 1123 - Primary Care Pavilion, Galveston, Texas. Standard Shift, Day Shift.