Internal Medicine Academic job located in Texas

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The selected candidate will contribute to the Department’s mission to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health through state high-level responsibilities: research, teaching, clinical service, administrative activities, and other services.

The Division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Assistant Professor to join the (Login for Information) and (Login for Information)(Login for Information) Consult service and the Memorial Hermann Hospital Inpatient Service.

In this role, the Assistant Professor will provide onsite attending consultant coverage at (Login for Information)Harris County Psychiatric Center and Dunn Behavioral Science Center, rounding on inpatient units, conducting new consults, and offering follow-up on previously staffed consultations as needed. Additionally, the Assistant Professor will provide inpatient services at Memorial Hermann Hospital, ensuring the continuity of high clinical quality and efficiency within our Division. This faculty position is responsible for delivering high-quality medical services to patients.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Developing and sustaining an environment in the patient care units that supports excellence and innovation in clinical practice and patient care through assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and standards that support positive patient care outcomes to include excellent risk-adjusted outcomes.
• Identifying patient and family needs of the populations served; recommending and/or developing new programs and services to meet those needs.
• Assuring that age-specific equipment, supplies, and educational resources are available for assigned units/services.

In addition, all (Login for Information)Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by (Login for Information)Houston’s rules and regulations and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

The selected candidate for the position must have a Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty License. Required or preferred board certification/eligibility statement. 

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at (Login for Information)Houston. Preferred applicants will possess a Texas Medical License and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong potential for a leadership role within the department.

“(Login for Information)Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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 and (Login for Information)Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.”

“Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.”

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215