Physician Leader/Vice Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine

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

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a visionary Physician Leader for the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs will oversee clinical operations, promote quality improvement, and lead the growth of new service lines. Candidates should have significant experience in family medicine and a strong commitment to diversity and operational excellence. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of primary care in a leading academic institution.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Experience managing large clinical programs in an academic environment.
• Well-developed scholarly/research portfolio preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical programs and operations, quality improvement efforts.
• Co-lead the growth of the new Primary Care Service Line.
• Provide direct patient care and family medicine education.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Improvement

Diversity Commitment

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Associate Professor eligibility

Job description

Physician Leader/Vice Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine

Physician Leader/Vice Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine

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Family Medicine – Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs

Department of Family and Community Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center – Dallas, TX

Fuel the Expansion of clinical operations, innovation and quality improvement at the #1 Hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area. UT Southwestern seeks a Physician Leader in Family Medicine to join Our Team!

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas has pioneered many important advances in medicine and patient care, and our primary care physicians are widely regarded as among the best in the nation. The Department of Family and Community Medicine at UT Southwestern is seeking a visionary and enthusiastic leader to serve as the next Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs. Family Medicine is a well-established department, with two residency training sites, four ambulatory practices, and provide inpatient care at Parkland Memorial and Dallas Presbyterian hospitals. Our physicians also provide care in nursing homes, in hospice and palliative care settings, and in sleep and sports medicine.

We are seeking a strong candidate who is creative and future-oriented, with an eye for opportunity and growth. Our next Vice Chair will join a thriving academic family practice that is expanding its service area, building new practices, and hiring a significant number of family physicians to join the practice.

UT Southwestern’s vision is one of high-quality, innovative practice that seeks to better understand how we deliver care to improve the lives of the patients and communities we serve. The qualified candidate will have considerable experience, preferably at the Associate Professor level or above, and have demonstrated progressive administrative and operational proficiency. Specifically, this leader will oversee clinical operations for our Family Medicine residency program and faculty practices, co-lead the growth of a new Primary Care Service Line, and oversee our inpatient services.

We are a truly diverse group of clinicians, educators, and scholars who strive to deliver outstanding care to all our patients, improve the way primary care is provided, and educate excellent family physicians for the next generation. Our department is focused on growing our research and extramural funding with opportunities to grow research across our clinical enterprise through innovation and collaboration.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a keen interest in operational improvement, experience managing people, and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee clinical programs and operations, quality improvement efforts and support medical directors and other leaders.
• Co-Lead the growth of the new Primary Care Service Line and co-managing regional satellite practices.
• Plan, manage, implement and evaluate clinical programs that promote the delivery of value-based care in a cost-efficient manner.
• Continue and expand efforts to promote practice redesign to achieve optimal patient outcomes and improve the clinical team’s joy in practicing family medicine.
• As a member of the department’s Executive Committee, contribute to the development and implementation of departmental strategic planning, budgeting, management, and operations.
• Provide direct patient care and family medicine education.
• Oversee scheduling within various clinical settings to ensure efficient use of resources. This includes developing scheduling templates and managing faculty assignments to meet clinical demands.
• Promote scholarships in family medicine and population health.
• Facilitate streamlined integration of and oversee scheduling of clinical services of the Department of Family and Community Medicine across clinical sites in the DFW region.

Required Training and Experience:

• MD, DO, or equivalent. Board certified in Family Medicine with a track record of success in the administration of large clinical programs, preferably in an academic environment.
• Successful candidates will have progressive leadership and administrative experience in family medicine educational, research, and clinical programs.
• Eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Initial faculty appointment will reflect the successful applicant’s qualifications and professional achievements.
• A well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external funding appropriate to complement and expand existing expertise in the department is preferred.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Texas.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and learner environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member.

Living in Dallas, Texas:

• Ranked among the "World's Best Cities" for 2025.
• Top 25 Most Diverse Cities to Live in America.
• Year-round arts and cultural activities, outdoor recreation (hiking, sports, trails, lakes), world-renowned entertainment, major professional athletics, and more.
• Dallas residents enjoy the vibrant, affordable and diverse neighborhood options, international airport, and proximity to Austin (~3 hours) and Houston (~4 hours).

Application Instructions:

To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, CVs and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to c/o: Elaine Auerbach, MBA, MPH: [e-mail] and/or [e-mail] or call 972.265.5259.

Applicants are asked to apply online at: https://www.kbic.com/job/vice-chair-clinical-affairs-family-medicine

UT Southwestern is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider, Administrative, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Higher Education

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

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