Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Head and Neck Surgery

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Section of Oral Oncology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, at UT MD Anderson is seeking candidates for an assistant professor position in the clinical faculty track with a focus in oral rehabilitation of patients with cancer and expertise in treating oral morbidities of cancer care. Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in oral/maxillofacial surgery or prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthodontics or oral medicine, and must have completed a fellowship in one of the recognized dental specialties/sub-specialties. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas. The candidate will develop a specialty practice in cancer-related oral rehabilitation collaborating closely with the head and neck multidisciplinary team. There will be ample opportunities for clinical research in a comprehensive cancer center environment. Responsibilities will also include teaching of residents and fellows. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent qualifications in education, clinical care, and research.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school with a degree or an equivalent of an M.D.
Must have completed a residency training program in ophthalmology and be board certified or board eligible.
Two years experience as Instructor or five years post degree with any combination as a: Clinician, Clinical Scientist or GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships).
Must possess a valid and active Texas Medical license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
Must be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
Must be board eligible or board certified in oral/maxillofacial surgery or prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthodontics or oral medicine.
Must have completed a fellowship in one of the recognized dental specialties/sub-specialties.

Nice To Haves

Excellent qualifications in education, clinical care, and research.

Responsibilities

Practices oral oncology in an exemplary manner upholding standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, properly balanced with other academic activities.
Develops and maintains a clinical ophthalmology practice for patients referred to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Provides physician staffing for the outpatient ophthalmology clinic and the inpatient service at a level commensurate with what would be provided by other ophthalmologists with the same level of training and experience.
Reviews, evaluates, and correctly interprets medical records and patient data based on previous training, experience, and knowledge.
Fills out proper ICD-10 and CPT coding on the clinic charge cards within 24 hours.
Completes patient documentation for medical records using standards set forth and within time frames provided by institutional policy.
Corresponds as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with referring physicians or with other physicians involved with the management of the patient's disease regarding patient care and treatment.
Keeps abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty.
Requests appropriate medical consultations for patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians.
Provides a role model in ophthalmology, as a practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents, and other trainees rotating on the service.
Provides medical direction of non-physician personnel (Ophthalmic Technician, Patient Coordinators, and Registered Nurses).
Contributes to a balanced and integrated educational program in ophthalmology for fellows, residents, and other trainees who rotate through the Ophthalmology Section.
Completes the evaluation forms for rotating residents in a timely fashion.
Participates in, develops, and implements specific continuing education programs pertaining to ophthalmology.
Attends and participates in Division/Department teaching and continuing conferences which requires verbal interaction with colleagues and walking to and from meeting locations throughout the campus.
Actively engages in clinical translational research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Department and the institution.
Develops programs of clinical or translational research and scholarly activities in keeping with the goals of the Department.
Seeks appropriate funding mechanisms to support his/her research.
Publishes or presents results in a timely fashion.
Serves on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings, which may include walking to each meeting site.
Assumes administrative duties as assigned by the Department Chairman or his/her designee.
Represents the department in local, regional, state, and national meetings.
Shall be responsible for executing all policies and standards for the Assistant Professor appointment as set forth in the Handbook of Operating Procedures (Volume II) published by the Office of the Vice President for Faculty Academic Affairs and made available on The University of Texas M. D. Anderson website ( http://utm-notes-db1/policy/vol2.nsf ) as well as the contractual agreement of the Physicians Referral Service Appointment Agreement.