Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Critical Care
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 Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM) is a leader in advanced respiratory, critical care, and sleep medicine services, serving patients across multiple hospital campuses. The Division combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing academic and clinical sleep medicine program committed to excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. The position can be customized to incorporate critical care and/or pulmonary medicine responsibilities for candidates with dual interests.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certified or board eligible in Sleep Medicine.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Additional board certification in Pulmonary, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, or Pediatrics.
- Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
- Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, clinical research, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development in sleep medicine.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient sleep medicine services, including diagnostic evaluations, management of sleep disorders, and Inspire and PAP therapy oversight.
- Interpret sleep studies (polysomnograms, home sleep tests, MSLTs/MWTs).
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pulmonology, neurology, psychiatry, and ENT.
- Participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Engage in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives, if desired.
- Participate in critical care (ICU) coverage (optional).
- Practice pulmonary medicine (if board certified/eligible) (optional).
- Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and procedural pulmonary and critical care settings (optional).
- Contribute to curriculum development, clinical skills training, and sleep medicine focused academic programs (optional).
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
