Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Breast Medical Oncology

MD Anderson • Houston, TX

344d • $287,044 - $367,301 • Hybrid

About The Position

This clinical faculty position will provide expert clinical care to patients, participate in translational and/or clinical research, and participate in the teaching and training of fellows, residents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners properly balanced with other academic activities.
• Provide complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations and perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician's subspecialty.
• Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Provide physician staffing as appropriate for a training center and consult service at a level commensurate with that which would be provided by other physicians with the same level of training and experience.
• Visually review for proper ICD-10 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents within four working days.
• Complete patient documentation for medical records within time frames provided by institutional policy.
• Correspond in writing or in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty.
• Share clinical responsibilities with other faculty including inpatient service, outpatient clinic, and outpatient procedures.
• Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone or in writing to other physicians.
• Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the department.
• Participate in quality improvement and institutional effectiveness or healthcare excellence projects.
• Participate in investigation and review of best practice initiatives and clinical and institutional effectiveness projects.
• Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by the Chair.
• Represent the Department by participating or presenting at local, regional, state, and national meetings in the field of medical oncology.
• Actively engage in clinical and translational research and scholarly activities.
• Develop research programs of scholarly activities in keeping with the goals of the department.
• Identify grants and funding sources for funding of research, submit grants and protocols, and develop budgets and analysis.
• Act as a role model for faculty, fellows, residents, and students.
• Provide a balanced and integrated educational program for pediatric residents and fellows.
• Attend and participate in Department teaching and continuing education conferences.
• Supervise trainees as needed during their clinical rotations.
• Participate in external or extramural service such as external research committees and professional society activities.
• Edit and/or review presentations for scientific meetings, seminars, or public dissemination of research findings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Wellness programs
• Time off
• Savings and retirement benefits
• Relocation support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees