Rheumatology Division Chief - Leadership & Research

American College of Rheumatology; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Excellent retirement program

Incentives

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Division Chief of Rheumatology to lead a clinical and academic division serving Southeast Texas through UTMB's multi-campus health system.

The successful candidate will oversee clinical operations across multiple sites, direct an ACGME-accredited fellowship program, develop the division's research portfolio, and collaborate with departmental leadership to advance patient care, education, and investigation.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (or equivalent).
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas.
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor at an accredited medical school, or qualifications consistent with appointment at this level at UTMB.
• Demonstrated leadership experience clinical program development, education, or research.
• Track record of effective collaboration with administrative, clinical, and academic colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership – lead, develop, drive, improve, recruit, maintain.
• Educational Leadership – oversee, direct, foster.
• Research and Scholarship Activities.
• Administrative and Strategic Responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical program development

Educational leadership

Academic collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Internal Medicine & Rheumatology

Texas medical licensure eligibility

Academic rank Associate Professor or Professor

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Division Chief of Rheumatology to lead a clinical and academic division serving Southeast Texas through UTMB's multi-campus health system.

The successful candidate will oversee clinical operations across multiple sites, direct an ACGME-accredited fellowship program, develop the division's research portfolio, and collaborate with departmental leadership to advance patient care, education, and investigation.