Executive Clinical Director, Musculoskeletal Service Line

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Educational pursuit allowance

Retirement programs with employermatch

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an Executive Clinical Director for the Musculoskeletal Service Line to lead quality, strategy, and growth in a dyad with ambulatory leadership. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and efficient operations across ambulatory and acute settings.

The position requires MD/DO with a faculty appointment in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, PM&R, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine, plus senior leadership credentials and sports

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with primary faculty appointment in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Fellowship in Sports Medicine required for Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation tracks.
• Proven senior clinical leadership experience in a musculoskeletal service line.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality, service line growth, and clinical strategy in the MSK service line.
• Partner with administrative leaders to optimize operations, budget, and resource allocation.
• Promote patient-centered care and innovative models of care across ambulatory and acute settings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Physician leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Executive Clinical Director, Musculoskeletal Service Line

UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX

UT Southwestern Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the ninth consecutive year and ranks among the nation’s top hospitals for care in 12 specialties—the most in Texas—according to U.S. News & World Report. As a leading academic medical center, UT Southwestern is known for excellence in patient care, groundbreaking research, and a strong commitment to education and training. Faculty are actively engaged in advancing clinical innovation and scientific discovery, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life. The institution is dedicated to developing the next generation of physicians and healthcare leaders through its robust academic and training programs.

Job Summary

The Executive Clinical Director of the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service Line is a clinical physician leader (M.D or D.O) partnered with the AVP of Ambulatory Initiatives in a dyad working relationship to serve and lead the service line. In partnership with the MSK administrative leader, the Executive Clinical Director of the MSK Service Line is accountable for quality, service line growth and development, integration and informs clinical strategy and operational budget and capital allocation. The Executive Clinical Director will create and sustain a culture of patient centeredness emphasizing quality, safety, and efficiency. As a member of the dyad for musculoskeletal services this role is responsible for the design and implementation of novel models of care, alternative payment model programs, and equitable distribution of resources (space, staff, funding). This role will be responsible for maintaining the appropriate alignment with key Health System-wide initiatives, respective clinical chairs, and UTSW clinical partners (e.g. Texas Health Resources) ensuring that activities within the system, operating unit, and regional strategy are integrated within ambulatory and acute resources.

The Executive Clinical Director will also act as an advocate for and liaison to referring physicians, ensuring that the service line is responsive to their needs and concerns. This role will actively promote the service line’s multidisciplinary approach to patient care as a leader in innovative and collaborative models of care. This position will report to the Senior Executive Officer of Ambulatory Services and will be accountable to the Musculoskeletal Oversight Committee. The incumbent in this role will have a primary faculty appointment in one for the Departments included in the service line and aligned with his/her specialty training and practice.

Position Highlights

• Partners with Department Chairs and Division Chiefs to provide a unified connection to the operation of the service line and works with them to support the provision and recruitment of appropriate physician/provider coverage to meet demands for service in a timely fashion, to maintain/promote a multidisciplinary, disease-oriented team model of care and to provide exemplary customer service throughout the service line operations.
• Connects and collaborates the clinical operations working with the MSK administrative leader and other professionals, including pharmacy, clinical laboratory, advanced practice provider and nursing leaders, to ensure maximum quality, access, new patient volumes, efficiency, and effectives.
• Mentors and supports clinical staff, fostering professional growth and a culture of collaboration. Encourages interdisciplinary teamwork and communication across the service line.
• Monitors and ensures optimal clinical performance metrics relative to patient access and satisfaction as well as referring physician satisfaction. Takes and/or recommends remedial action in consultation with Medical Directors, Division Directors, and Department Chairs, as appropriate.
• Serves as a service line liaison with all Clinical Departments, Health System Leadership, Hospital and Ambulatory Administration regarding operational and clinical issues.
• Promotes a culture of academic excellence by supporting research initiatives and the integration of evidence-based practices into clinical workflows. Engages in teaching activities for residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Actively promotes an environment to improve processes, optimize the quality of care, enhance patient satisfaction while maximizing margins, and reduce waste and expenses.
• Champions quality assurance and quality improvement; takes action to promote patient and staff safety. Identifies quality of care deficiencies and leads/participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• With direction from the MSK Oversight Committee, develops strategic plans, seeks, collaborates, and capitalizes on new business development opportunities for improving or expanding the service line in response to the needs of the community and the patients served.
• In collaboration with the administrative leader and with direction from the MSK Oversight Committee and other relevant parties (e.g., Budget/Finance, Marketing/Communications, Development, Clinical Research Office, etc.) actively participates in development of strategies that use market assessments to make recommendations aimed at higher margin growth, effective marketing/branding campaigns, and national rankings.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and maintain a primary faculty appointment in one of the following departments: Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine, while holding a concurrent health system leadership appointment. For faculty applying from the disciplines of Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, fellowship training and current clinical practice in Sports Medicine are required.
• Proven senior clinical leadership experience in a musculoskeletal (MSK) or related service line, with a demonstrated ability to drive program growth, optimize operations, and improve quality and patient outcomes across a complex health system.
• Strong leadership and consensus building skills with the ability to advance and develop a superior clinical service.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings, or one-on-one.
• Expertise in establishing physician relationships combined with the ability to collaborate with and manage in an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective supervisory skills, including clinical mentoring, faculty development, and coaching expertise.

About Dallas, TX

Dallas, Texas is a vibrant, fast-growing metro of over 7.5 million residents, known for its strong economy, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving arts, dining, and entertainment scenes. The region is home to six major professional sports teams. From walkable urban living in Downtown and Uptown to family-friendly suburban communities, abundant parks, cultural attractions, and year-round activities, Dallas offers an exceptional quality of life for professionals and families alike.

• Competitive rank and base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package
• Allowance for educational and academic pursuits (society dues, books, travel to meetings, license renewal)
• Relocation assistance available
• Two types of retirement programs, including a lifetime annuity pension plan with a substantial employer match contribution

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Contact:

Dustin Floyd

Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition