Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medine-Pulmonary Critical Care

UnitedHealth Group • Galveston, TX

135d • Hybrid

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 advancing its mission of 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 Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM) is a leader in advanced respiratory, critical care, and sleep medicine services, serving patients across UTMB's hospital campuses. The division combines clinical care, research, and education, and its faculty are key leaders in intensive care units and ambulatory pulmonary and sleep medicine. UTMB is seeking a full-time physician at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice within the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. This position offers an opportunity to join a growing academic and clinical sleep medicine program dedicated to patient care, teaching, and research. The role can be customized to include 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).

What This Job Offers

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