Pulmonary & Critical Care Clinician–Educator

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in Galveston, TX. The role emphasizes high‑quality inpatient pulmonary and critical care with opportunities in education and scholarly activity.

This position requires MD/DO, board certification in Internal Medicine and PCCM, Texas licensure eligibility, and a track record of collaboration with

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.
• Experience in an academic medical center, teaching environment, or a community-based hospital.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient pulmonary and critical care, including management of chronic lung diseases, acute respiratory failure, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and ICU patients.
• Provide inpatient ICU and pulmonary consult services, including co-management of critically ill patients, ventilator management, and collaboration with ICU consultants.
• Provide outpatient pulmonary medicine care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal management of patients.
• Participate in procedures such as intubation, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, central lines, and other bedside interventions, as appropriate to training and experience.
• Supervise and teach fellows in an inpatient pulmonary critical care setting.
• Participate in departmental and divisional M&M, quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including respiratory therapy, nursing, radiology, and surgery for optimal patient outcomes

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in Galveston, TX. The role emphasizes high‑quality inpatient pulmonary and critical care with opportunities in education and scholarly activity.

This position requires MD/DO, board certification in Internal Medicine and PCCM, Texas licensure eligibility, and a track record of collaboration with