Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-General Medicine

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is undergoing a period of growth and transformation, focusing on delivering high-value care, driving research and innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education. The department is seeking faculty who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of healthcare. The Division of General Medicine is dedicated to providing comprehensive patient-centered care for adults through excellence in clinical care, education, and research. It plays a key role in advancing primary and hospital-based care by integrating multidisciplinary approaches and faculty actively engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Research and scholarly activity are integral to the Division’s work. The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time hospitalist physician at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice within the Division of General Medicine. This position emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty focused on improving health outcomes and advancing excellence in medical education.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide attending inpatient coverage or direct patient care on general medicine inpatient services with daily rounds, patient evaluation, and treatment plan development.
• Manage patients admitted with common medical conditions including pneumonia, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, acute kidney injury, sepsis, diabetic complications, and other general medical conditions.
• Lead interdisciplinary rounds with nursing, pharmacy, case management, physical therapy, and social work.
• Make admission, discharge, and transfer decisions with attention to appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate subspecialty consultation and co-management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives including reduction of hospital-acquired conditions and readmission prevention.
• Provide perioperative medical consultation and co-management for surgical patients.
• Supervise residents and medical students during inpatient rotations with bedside teaching and clinical reasoning education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level