Pulmonary Instructor

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist with a strong background in basic or clinical sciences. You will provide and supervise patient care in ambulatory lung clinics and inpatient services, and perform bronchoscopic procedures as needed.

Responsibilities include teaching residents and fellows, and building a funded, independent research program relevant to lung diseases, with opportunities to educate medical students and house staff.

Qualifications

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. from an LCME‑accredited medical school.
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship.
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure and board certified/eligible in IM, Pulmonary, and Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise patient care in ambulatory lung clinics and inpatient services.
• Oversee postoperative care at the University and affiliated hospitals.
• Perform bronchoscopic procedures where applicable.
• Teach residents and subspecialty fellows.
• Develop a funded, independent research program in lung biology.
• Contribute to medical student, house staff, and fellow education.

Skills

Clinical research

Teaching residents

Ambulatory/inpatient care

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Internal Medicine residency

Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, is seeking a Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist with a strong background in basic or clinical sciences. Clinical duties include providing and supervising patient care in ambulatory lung clinics and inpatient services, postoperative care at the University and affiliated hospitals, performing bronchoscopic procedures, and teaching of residents and subspecialty fellows. Research expectations are to develop a strong, funded, and independent research program in the biological sciences with relevance towards lung diseases. Other duties include the teaching and training of medical students, house staff, and fellows.

Applicant must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree from an approved LCME medical school and satisfactory completion of an Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship from an ACGME accredited program. Candidate must be eligible for Texas medical licensure and board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care.

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

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

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!