Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Interventional Radiology

Duncan Family Institute•The Woodlands, TX

37d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a faculty position who reports to the Chair, Department of Interventional Radiology, who reports to the Head, Division of Diagnostic Imaging. The primary location to practice will be at one of the outlying MD Anderson Houston Area Locations (HALs) with rotations to the main campus. Interventional Radiology is an administrative unit that provides comprehensive image guided interventions as well as selected non-invasive diagnostic services using the various imaging modalities currently available. In the discharge of the institution's mission, members of the department provide: (1) excellent, comprehensive and compassionate care for the patients who have or may have cancer (2) Image guided interventions in a cost-effective environment; (3) programs and projects conducted to advance fundamental or clinical understanding of cancer (4) education for medical students, residents, fellows and pre- and post-graduate scientists; and (5) interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to patient-centered clinical care, research and exceptional education. The members of the Interventional Radiology Department are appointed upon the recommendation of the Department Chair, and report to the Chair for day-to-day operations. Under the direction of the Chair, members are responsible for high standards in clinical care, research and education. These responsibilities require the ability to reason deductively, act decisively, communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of persons, interact with highly sophisticated technology and understand complicated and comprehensive concepts, technologies and documents.

Requirements

Medical degree
Board certification by the American Board of Radiology within five years of hire
CAQ certified (or eligible if a recent graduate) in Interventional Radiology
Licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners or Faculty Temporary License
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
At least 2 years' experience as Instructor or 5 years post degree with any combination of time as a
Clinician
Clinical scientist or
GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residences or fellowships)
Post residency training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
Has taken steps to initiate education activities including mentoring
Shows evidence of excellence in clinical care and performance
Shows evidence of ability to develop an essential role in patient care services
Demonstrates potential for institutional service
Shows promise for effective participation in teams as appropriate for this role

Responsibilities

Faculty members are responsible for discharge of clinical activity within the department, wherever those facilities may be located.
Actively engage in clinical and/or basic research and scholarly activity in keeping with the goals of the Department and Institution.
Fully participate in focused educational programs for patients, support staff and physicians at various levels of training.
Represent the Department of Interventional Radiology in local, regional, state, and national matters pertaining to the field of Interventional Radiology.

Benefits

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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