Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

MD Anderson • Laredo, TX

348d • $365,967 - $445,591 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GHN) at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a candidate for a full-time faculty position at the academic rank of Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment. The preferred candidate will provide outstanding clinical expertise including patient care management related to Endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures and out-patient clinics at MD Anderson's main campus in the Texas Medical Center and/or in the Life Science Pavilion (LSP) and/or the Houston Area Locations (HALs). The preferred candidate will provide services that contribute to the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition's programs through superlative clinical judgment, active participation in educational endeavors and independent decision making. This faculty recruit will provide outstanding clinical expertise including patient care management related to consultations, new patient evaluations, initiation of appropriate referrals, the performance of endoscopic procedures and follow-up/ surveillance. The successful candidate will actively participate in a productive and appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students on assignment to the department. The successful candidate will actively participate and collaborate with the department's ongoing research programs. The successful candidate will engage in the development and execution of clinical trial protocols, research and scholarly work that will enhance the academic environment of the department. The successful candidate will serve on institutional and other committees as requested and attend faculty and other departmental or divisional meetings.

Requirements

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to the faculty role and department mission.
• Licensed by The Texas Medical Board to practice or eligible to practice in the State of Texas.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Board certification or board certification eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the secondary specialty of Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding clinical expertise including patient care management related to Endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures.
• Manage out-patient clinics at MD Anderson's main campus and other locations.
• Participate in educational endeavors and independent decision making.
• Conduct consultations and new patient evaluations.
• Initiate appropriate referrals and perform endoscopic procedures.
• Engage in follow-up and surveillance of patients.
• Participate in teaching fellows, residents, and students.
• Collaborate with ongoing research programs in the department.
• Develop and execute clinical trial protocols and scholarly work.
• Serve on institutional and departmental committees as requested.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees