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About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About the Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine is home to 20 categorical residents per year, which includes a Primary Care Track and a Distinctions Track in Care Transformation, plus 5 preliminary interns in Medicine. Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC) is a 220-bed, safety net, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves as the inpatient training facility for this program. In September 2021, Dell Med’s IM program deployed a resident staffed team to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA) Hospital. SMCA is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and comprehensive Level 1 Stroke Center. SMCA also has a Level IV Trama Center.

About the Division Chief of Gastroenterology Position

The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional board certified Division Chief of Gastroenterology at the Associate Professor rank or higher to join the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

The faculty will be responsible for the growth of a General Gastroenterology practice either at a site of our hospital partner, Ascension Seton, or at the future site of The University of Texas Medical Center.

Ascension Seton is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas, serving an 11-county population of 2 million. The organization operates 5 major medical centers, 2 community hospitals, 3 rural hospitals, a mental health hospital, several rehab/medical centers for well patients, and 3 primary care clinics for the uninsured.

The position will comprise of inpatient gastroenterology consult service, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy. There are no scheduled outpatient clinics during inpatient weeks. The position includes protected time for academic activities and may include teaching residents. The hospital and clinics are located in Central Austin.

The Division Chief ad-interim for Gastroenterology and Hepatology serves as the strategic and operational leader of the division, overseeing its clinical, academic, and research missions. This role involves directing high-quality patient care, expanding specialized clinical programs, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Chief is responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and retaining faculty and staff, while also promoting a culture of excellence and professional development. The Division Chief plays a pivotal role in mentoring, coaching and advising faculty members within the division, actively contributing to their individual and collective faculty development and professional growth. In addition, the Chief plays a key role in advancing Gastroenterology and Hepatology education through oversight of fellowship, residency and undergraduate medical education and training, and in supporting a robust research agenda. As a representative of the division, the Chief engages with institutional leadership and community partners to align the division’s goals with broader organizational and societal needs.

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications:

Required:

• MD degree with Board Certification in ABMS-Gastroenterology.
• Candidates with training in advanced endoscopy are encouraged to apply.
• Training and experience in quality improvement initiatives.
• Eligibility for appointment at the (Clinical) Associate Professor level.

Preferred:

• Ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner in person and on the phone.
• Effective professional management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to interact with peers, executives, employees, and consultants in a manner that represents the Dell Medical School and Ascension Seton positively.
• Sound judgment in decision-making, and importantly clinical judgment.
• Ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge and experiences in a timely manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and to prioritize.
• Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of evidence-based medical practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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