Hospital Medicine Division Chief - University of Texas at Austin : Job Details

The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional leader to join the Department of Internal Medicine as Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine. Successful applicants will be eligible for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level and should have experience in clinical leadership within an academic medical center.

About Dell Medical School and the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About the Department of Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine is home to 20 categorical residents per year, which includes a Primary Care Track and a Distinctions Track in Care Transformation, plus 5 preliminary interns in Medicine. Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC) is a 220-bed, safety net, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves as the inpatient training facility for this program. In September 2021, Dell Med's IM program deployed a resident staffed team to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA) Hospital. SMCA is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and comprehensive Level 1 Stroke Center. SMCA also has a Level IV Trauma Center.

About Austin

Austin is a vibrant, lively university city, known for its excellent public K-12 schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country's best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

• Overall responsibility for the academic and professional well-being of the Division of Hospital Medicine.
• Leadership in improving patient outcomes, clinical operations, and patient and provider experience.
• Partnering with Dell Seton Medical Center leadership and Seton Medical Center Austin.
• Recruitment, annual performance evaluation, promotion and retention of faculty.
• Professional development of faculty, including promotion of educational skills and scholarship.
• Collaboration with other Division Chiefs and Department leaders to build a strong academic Department.
• Communication and coordination with leaders in the Department, Medical School, and Dell Seton Medical Center to ensure the excellence of Dell Med educational programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Accomplishments that qualify the candidate for appointment as an Associate or full Professor.
• Leadership of improvement initiatives with demonstrated results.
• Experience as an educator at the undergraduate and graduate medical education levels.
• Current board certification in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Texas.

The strongly preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in a leadership role in a Division of Hospital Medicine.
• Demonstrated excellence in an overall mix of skills including clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity.
• Track record of scholarship.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

College / School / Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Internal Medicine

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

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