Endocrinology Academic job located in Texas

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure clinical track Associate Professor OR Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine ((Login for Information)
Leadership & Strategy
The Director will strengthen the division’s national visibility while advancing programmatic growth across all missions
Clinical Operations
Provide oversight of outpatient clinics & inpatient consultation services across UT Physicians, Harris Health, & Memorial Hermann
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Foster & expand multidisciplinary collaborations across UTHealth Houston & affiliated health systems
Faculty & Fellowship Development
Recruit, mentor, & support the career development of faculty & fellows while fostering a strong academic environment
Research
Expand the research portfolio (clinical, translational, & basic science) within the division
Education
Support & expand division’s role in medical student, resident, & fellow education
Administrative & Financial Oversight
Partner with departmental leadership to oversee divisional finances, budgeting, & resource allocation while supporting the long-term sustainability & growth
Additional Accountabilities
-Developing & sustaining an environment in the patient care units that supports excellence & innovation in clinical practice & patient care through assessing, planning, implementing, & evaluating programs & standards that support positive patient care outcomes, including excellent risk-adjusted outcomes
-Performing a variety of staff management functions, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, & terminating assigned management, clinical, & support staff
-Facilitating, reviewing, & approving the budget for UTHealth Houston & Surgery Services, including estimates of future personnel & equipment needs; ensuring that hospital resources are optimally utilized through participation in strategic planning & financial budgeting processes, & development of practices that achieve specific objectives & resolution of unfavorable performance variances; providing leadership & implementing strategies to provide cost-effective quality care
-Providing coaching, mentoring, support, & consultation to clinical managers, attending physicians, research personnel, colleagues, & clinical staff
-Serving as a role model in professional behavior & leadership skills, problem-solving ability, & interpersonal skills
-Delegating authority & accountability to clinical & nursing staff for clinical practice & patient care decisions that are consistent with professional standards, regulatory agencies, & organizational policies & procedures
-Identifying patient & family needs of the populations served; recommending &/or developing new programs & services to meet those needs; assuring that age-specific equipment, supplies, & educational resources are available for assigned units/services
-Collaborating with UTHealth Houston & hospital administration & physicians to identify future opportunities & define the direction of department services, developing & implementing plans to achieve identified goals, including OR efficiency, productivity, & patient throughput targets across the care continuum
-Maintaining an ongoing departmental Quality Improvement Plan & process consistent with the organizational Quality Management Plan; developing & implementing unit-specific standards, policies, & procedures that guide & support the provision of care & services; continuously assessing & improving assigned departments' performance while enhancing service
-Reviewing relevant financial reports & implementing modifications at UTHealth Houston & MHH to cut costs related to supplies, staffing, & service agreements, or identify viable alternatives for purchasing equipment & supplies
-Participating in &/or chairing committees, work groups, & meetings as appropriate

Qualifications
The selected candidate must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or equivalent & Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License. Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine is required

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law & UTHealth Houston policy