Assistant Professor - Dermatology

 Reports To:                              Chairman, Department of Dermatology

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. 

GENERAL DUTIES

This clinical  faculty  position will provide  expert  clinical  care  to  patients,  participate  in  translational  and  or/clinical  research and participate in the teaching and training of fellows, residents  and students in the specialty of Dermatology.

CORE VALUES

Caring Behaviors

•    Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times.

•    Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork.

     Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.

Integrity Behaviors

•   Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly.

•    Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values

•    Safety: Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone’s attention; Models safe.

     behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly);

     Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices.

Discovery Behaviors

•    Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; encourages

     learning, creativity and new ideas.

•    Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems;

     Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

I.               Clinical Service

A.    Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities. 

B.    Capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations.  Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician’s sub-specialty. 

C.   Develop and maintain a clinical consultative practice for patients referred to MD Anderson Cancer Center.

1.    Provide physician staffing for the Department of Dermatology at a level commensurate with that, which would be provided, by other physicians with the same level of training and experience.

2.    Visually review for proper ICD-10 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents within 5 working days.

3.    Complete patient documentation for medical records within time frames provided by institutional policy.  Will require dictating in a clear and concise manner, and visual review of documents.

4.    Correspond as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment.

5.    Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty.  This will  require  listening  to  and  assimilating information from  conferences.

6.    Must be  capable  of   sharing  clinical  responsibilities  with   other  faculty  including  but  not   limited  to  inpatient  service,  outpatient  clinic  and  outpatient  procedures  and  other  duties as requested.

II.             Administrative and Service

A.             Participate   in   investigation   and   review   of   best   practice   initiatives   and   clinical   and institutional effectiveness projects.

B.             Serve on  institutional  and  hospital  committees  as  requested  by  the  Chair.  Visually review   all  documents  pertaining to  committee functions.

C.            Represent the  Department  by  participating  or  presenting  at  local,  regional,  state,  and  national meetings in the field of dermato-oncology.

III.            Research

A.             Develop research  programs  of  scholarly  activities  in  keeping  within  the  goals  of  the   department.  Requires the  ability  to  synthesize  a  myriad  of  information  pertaining  to  the  area  of  research.  May necessitate  instructing,  through  written  or  verbal  communication,  research  support  personnel  in  clinical  trials  implementation.

B.             Identify grants  and  funding  sources  for  funding  of  research,  submit  grants  and  protocols  in  accordance  with  rules  and  deadline  applications,  and  develop  budgets  and  analysis  and   complete grant and protocol application forms.

VI.        Education/Teaching

A.             Acts as a role model for faculty, fellows, residents, and students.  Provides a balanced and integrated educational program for dermatology residents.

B.             Attend and participate in Department teaching and continuing  education  conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Medical Degree and completion of a 3-year dermatology residency program. 

Licensed as a physician in the State of Texas. Board certified or obtained within the department’s timeline.

EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years experience as Instructor or 5 years post degree with any combination of time as a clinician or GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships).

REQUIRED

Shows evidence of excellence in clinical care and performance.

Shows evidence of ability to develop an essential role in patient care services.

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

WORKING CONDITIONS

 Work Location: Onsite

This position has a target base salary of $ 354,594 to $ 444,798 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.