Instructor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-General Medicine

UTMB Faculty Group Practice; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical practice in Galveston is seeking a Chief Resident to optimize medical care and training for medical residents. Responsibilities include serving as inpatient ward attending, organizing daily reports, and participating in departmental committees. Candidates must hold an MD degree and be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine. This position offers competitive compensation aligned with experience and focuses on equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• MD degree and Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Experience in medical education or resident mentoring is desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for committee work.

Responsibilities

• Represent medical residents and work closely with them.
• Participate in departmental and hospital committees.
• Organize daily morning report and implement policies.
• Help create and implement Department of Internal Medicine policies.
• Implement monthly ward schedules for residents.
• Serve as first line of reference/appeal for resident concerns.
• Act as inpatient ward attending for 2–4 blocks of two weeks.
• Precept in the general medicine clinic for half a day each week.

Skills

Residency leadership

Policy implementation

Clinical supervision

Education

MD degree

Board certification or Board eligibility in Internal Medicine

Job description

Overview

The Chief Resident will represent the medical residents and work closely with them to optimize medical care and their training. In addition, the Chief Resident will participate in departmental and hospital committees, organize morning report daily, help to create and implement Department of Internal Medicine policies, implement the monthly ward schedules, and serve as the first line of reference/appeal for all resident concerns or disputes. The Chief Resident will serve as inpatient ward attending for two to four, two-week blocks and precept in the general medicine clinic one half day each week.

Minimum Qualifications

MD degree, Board certification or Board eligibility in Internal Medicine

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

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.