DescriptionThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking applications for the Division Chief of Geriatric Medicine position in the Department of Internal Medicine. 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 with overall responsibility for operations and strategy across the Division. The Chief will also oversee the growth and development of outstanding programs and will support research while enhancing the Division's excellent reputation of extramural funding.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is home to one of the nation's leading health care programs for older adults, combining compassionate, patient-centered care with advanced medical resources. Our Geriatric Medicine Division is national leader in geriatrics medical education composed of varied clinical programs of excellence that incorporate trainees of all levels.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will be a dynamic, passionate, and experienced 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 and board certification in Geriatric Medicine
- A minimum of 10 years of strong and respected experience in research, clinical practice, and education
- 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 division and ensure the financial health of the Division amid constantly evolving reimbursement and payment models
- An understanding of academic health care in the United States
