Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Anatomical Pathology (Sarcoma/Bone & Soft Tissue)

Open Rank, CFA

The mission of UT MD Anderson is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through the education of undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

This is a faculty position responsible to the Chair of the Department of Anatomic Pathology, who reports to the Head of the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.

To assume diagnostic patient care responsibilities by (a) serving primarily as a Bone & Soft Tissue Pathologist and (b) to develop and implement basic or clinical and translational research in the subspecialty field appropriate for faculty rank. Bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas are among the most diagnostically challenging cases in surgical pathology and often require extensive morphologic evaluation and synoptic reporting, advanced immunohistochemistry studies, molecular and genomic correlation, and multi-disciplinary review / discussion. The service also provides expert opinions on national/international case consultations. Beyond clinical sign out responsibilities, the successful candidate will also participate in tumor boards and multi-disciplinary conferences, frozen section coverage, clinical trial support, fellows' education and research collaborations.

Key Functions

Patient Care

• Must be a self-motivated, highly energetic, and committed/conscientious professional who communicates (verbal and written) and relates well to others at the professional, technical and administrative levels.
• Must be able to visually review, evaluate and correctly interpret medical records, patient data, patient specimens, and other test results based on previous training, experience and knowledge.
• Must be able to visually identify specimen anatomy, and histological contents and/or components viewed through a microscope and to integrate this information into diagnostic and biologically relevant information.
• Must be able to interpret and integrate the results of microscopic and non-microscopic molecular tests into diagnostic and clinically relevant information.
• Must be able to comprehend relevance of printed results and correlate patient data with clinical research findings.
• Must be able to ensure that Quality Control standards are implemented
• Must be able to identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
• Must be able to grasp and manipulate specimens and their containers exercising extreme caution.
• Must have manual dexterity for various functions with instruments used in diagnosis and research.
• Must be able to rotate and travel to Northwest Surgical & Specialty Care Center and/or other Houston area locations for clinical service.

Administrative

• Must ensure compliance with standards of CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA.
• Must give theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel.
• Must be able to interview faculty, fellow, and lab personnel applicants, evaluate job performance, and advise on hiring, termination, promotion and merit recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field of Bone & Soft tissue pathology and general surgical pathology.

Research and Development

• Must show commitment to the clinical, applied, and/or investigational aspects of anatomical pathology.
• Must be able to collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside this institution.
• Must be able to design, execute, interpret and integrate scientific data for publication in peer-reviewed journals and grant applications.
• Has demonstrated scholarly activity
• Has evidence of originality, initiative, and potential for growth in research and promise for external recognition

Education

• Must show track record of educational activities, such as lectures, training, seminars and workshops.
• Must be able to train fellows, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, technologists, and laboratory personnel.

Institutional Activities and Extramural Service

• Must participate as an editor, grant, and/or manuscript reviewer.
• Must participate in lectures for external courses, CME, and Grand Rounds.
• Must participate in off-site and on-site conferences.
• Must participate and/or designate time spent representing MDACC at outside conferences, events, and/or functions.

Qualifications

• MD; MD, PhD; or DO degree in a field appropriate to department mission
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Texas
• Must be AP/CP or AP Board certified or eligible within departmental timeline
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Experience

• Generally, 2 years as Instructor or 5 years post clinical degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist or GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships)
• Must be able to present lectures using visual aids to faculty, fellows, and technical personnel.
• Must be able to train fellows, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, technologists, and laboratory personnel.
• Shows promise as an educator with the ability to educate and mentor in classrooms or one-to-one settings

Marginal Functions

• Must be able to work within the context of interpersonal relationships, including other physicians, patients, and subordinates.

Core Competencies

• IC Analytical Thinking -Gather relevant information systematically -Break down problems into simple components -Make sound decisions
• IC - Self-Motivation -Set high standards of performance -Pursue goals with energy and persistence -Drive for results and achievement
• TC - Practice-Based Learning & Improvement -Participates in on-going learning -Demonstrates application of it in his/her role
• IC - Build Relationships -Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; and -Show sincere interest in others and their concerns
• IC - Innovative Thinking -Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; and -Offer new ideas, solutions, and/or options.
• TC - Professionalism -Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team; and -Employee demonstrates a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements; and -Employee demonstrates a commitment to excellence and on-going professional development.
• TC - Medical Knowledge -Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description.

Chair of the Department of Pathology

The UT MD Anderson offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of UT MD Anderson to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.