Associate/Full Professor - Chief, Division of General Internal [Req#: 945541, Position#: 131704]
DescriptionThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a physician-investigator of unique vision, enthusiasm, and experience for the Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) in the Department of Internal Medicine. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Reporting directly to the Chair of Internal Medicine, this individual will lead and ensure the excellence of the educational, scientific, and clinical programs within the Division of GIM with overall responsibility for operations and strategy across the Division. The Chief will also oversee the growth and development of outstanding clinical programs and will support research while enhancing the Division's excellent reputation of extramural funding.
General Internal Medicine Division, Facilities & Services:
- Ninety-two faculty members, including general internists and palliative care physicians
- Seven advanced practice providers
- Three fellowship programs with eight fellows
- General Internal Medicine and Palliative Care services provided primarily at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Clements
- University Hospital, Dallas VA Medical Center, and their affiliated clinics throughout the region
- A full spectrum of preventive health services and management of chronic diseases and conditions, including the care of complex patients and population health management
Research Activities:
- Current and future research opportunities involve clinical epidemiology, health services, population health, comparative effectiveness, disparities, quality of care, patient safety, predictive analytics, clinical informatics, health system intervention/implementation science, pragmatic trials, and medical education research
- Research projects span inpatient, outpatient, post-acute care, and community settings, covering translational research, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, cancer screening, prevention and survivorship through end-of-life care, among other topics
Faculty Benefits:
- Excellent healthcare plans, competitive salary, and retirement benefits
- Dedicated academic time
- Administrative, biostatistical, and logistical support
- On-campus transportation system ensures mobility between the various clinical locations
- Nearby daycare with UTSW-affiliated rates
- Flexible work-plans as appropriate
The Dallas-Fort Worth Area:
- Ranked among top 10 U.S. places to live with the highest pay adjusted to cost of living, with affordable housing and relatively low crime rates
- A thriving culinary scene, world-renowned arts districts, major professional sports teams, trendy entertainment venues, unparalleled shopping opportunities, and extensive parks and recreation
- A richly diverse metropolitan region of 7.1 million residents, with more than 200 unique cities
- Two major commercial airports
- Average commute time of less than 30 minutes
- Unemployment rate below the national average
- High-quality elementary and secondary schools, and 45 colleges and universities
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will be a dynamic, passionate, and experienced physician leader with a proven record of success across the spectrum of collaborative clinical leadership, significant administrative experience, program development, exemplary scholarship, educational excellence, successful faculty recruitment, and community engagement. The candidate must also meet the following requirements:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent
- Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine and eligible for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas
- A minimum of 10 years of strong faculty academic experience with a proven record of extramural funding and mentorship leading to trainees obtaining independent funding
- Experience with recruitment and development of physicians and a reputation for mentorship
- Proven record of leading an extensive, successful clinical program in an academic environment
- Capable of defining both the clinical and academic visions of the Division and providing experience in mentorship across all missions
- Respected experience in research, clinical practice, and education
- A commitment to instructing medical students, residents, and fellows through formal lectures, and in the patient care setting and research activities
- An ability to build and sustain collegial relationships with faculty, departmental staff, hospital administration, students, and other learners in a highly complex environment
- An ability to effectively manage the business aspects of a growing clinical service and ensure the financial health of the Division amid constantly evolving reimbursement and payment models
- A commitment to advance the current diverse gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic faculty environment of the Division, and to identify and recruit diverse staff at all levels
- An understanding of academic health care in the United States
