McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston , a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time, Assistant/Associate Professor (Hospitalist Nocturnist) position in the Department of Emergency Medicine . Position Key Accountabilities: Responsibilities as a member of the Hospitalist Team will include providing: Clinical service at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, helping administer and potentially supervise medical care to acutely hospitalized patients.
Clinical care, and education of students and residents. The exact mix of these responsibilities will be determined by your interests and role, subject to the department's needs and the approval of the department chair. Participation in all departmental activities, including meetings and teaching conferences, is expected.
Participation in departmental teaching activities, including medical student and house staff educational programs; involvement in conferences, seminars, lectures, and case presentations; and active support of professional department activities. Providing coaching, mentoring, support, and consultation to clinical managers, attending physicians, research personnel, colleagues, and clinical staff. Serving as a role model in professional behavior and leadership skills, problem-solving ability, and interpersonal skills Delegating authority and accountability to clinical & nursing staff for clinical practice and patient care decisions that are consistent with professional standards, regulatory agencies, and organizational policies and procedures Identifying patient and family needs of the populations served; recommending and/or developing new programs and services to meet those needs; assuring that age-specific equipment, supplies, and educational resources are available for assigned units/services Collaborating with UTHealth Houston, hospital administration, and physicians to identify future opportunities and define the direction of department services, developing and implementing plans to achieve identified goals, including OR efficiency, productivity, and patient throughput targets across the care continuum Participating in or chairing committees, workgroups, and meetings as appropriate Assuring interdisciplinary performance improvement programs are active, maintained, and ongoing.
Following up to ensure that complaints have been satisfactorily handled. Collaborating to maintain a focus on providing excellent clinical services Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, in-services, current literature, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in fields of expertise; supporting and promoting education and research.
Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Medical License.