Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Hospital Medicine

Organizational Relationships This is a faculty position responsible to the Chair of the Department of Hospital Medicine who reports to the Head of the Division of Internal Medicine. General Duties The Assistant Professor, CFA will focus the majority of clinical activity in the Inpatient Service and must possess strong communication skills to communicate with patients, family members, hospital staff and other faculty members within the Institution. As the Department of Hospital Medicine operates 24/7/365, nocturnal shifts will also be supported by the hospitalist physician. The Assistant Professor, CFA provides clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students in the specialty of Onco-Hospital Medicine. The Assistant Professor, CFA must be fully ambulatory and have excellent bilateral manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, visual and auditory acuity to perform job functions. The Assistant Professor, CFA will be intelligent with outstanding analytical skills to judge the patient’s medical problems and advise on methods to improve care. The Assistant Professor, CFA must have emotional and psychological stability to manage patients and their families in a compassionate and positive manner. The Assistant Professor, CFA will participate in the development of clinical research studies and will be independently responsible for new patient evaluations, initiation of appropriate referrals, and follow-up as appropriate. Clinical procedures will encompass those pertinent in delivering standard care to the patient. Other Duties and Responsibilities Administration Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings, which may include walking to each meeting site. Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions. Education/Teaching Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in internal medicine for medical residents and students who rotate through the Department of Hospital Medicine. Attend and participate in Division/Department teaching and continuing education conferences, which requires verbal interaction with colleagues and walking to meeting locations throughout the campus. Research Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Department. Develop programs of clinical research and scholarly activities in keeping with the goals of the Department. Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research. May necessitate directing research support personnel in protocol implementation. Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical research. May require completion of grant application forms and budget development and analysis. Clinical Practice within Hospital Medicine Represent the Department of Hospital Medicine in local, regional, state, and national matters pertaining to Onco-Hospitalist Medicine. Travel to sites outside the Houston area may be required, and information learned should be shared with department colleagues. Practice clinical medicine in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Physicians, balanced with academic activities. Provide complete and thorough history and physical examinations. Perform invasive procedures as dictated by specialty. This may require standing, bending, stooping, lifting, hearing, manual dexterity, and clear verbal communication. Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Provide physician staffing for the Department of Hospital Medicine at a level commensurate with comparable internists. Visually review ICD-9 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents within 5 working days. Complete patient documentation for medical records within time frames provided by institutional policy. Dictate clearly and review documents visually. Correspond in writing or by telephone with physicians regarding patient care and treatment. Keep current with management approaches by attending continuing education conferences in the specialty. Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone or writing to other physicians. Act as a role model for faculty, fellows, residents, and students. Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the Department. Must be able to work within a context of intense interpersonal relationships including other physicians, patients, and subordinates. Required Qualifications The Assistant Professor, CFA must have completed the M.D. degree in an accredited medical school or equivalent, completed residency training in an approved American Residency Program or equivalent, have applied and been accepted by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and be licensed as a physician in the State of Texas. Must be board certified in Internal Medicine or obtain board certification within 3 years of employment. Experience Candidates must have a minimum of at least 2 years as an Instructor or 5 years post degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist or GME Trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships). This position has a target base salary of $268,953 to $306,173 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable. Qualifications - External It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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. Additional Information Requisition ID: 180055 Employee Status: Regular Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0 Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Work Location: Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr