Assistant/Associate/Full Professor-Surgical Transplant - Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston , a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure clinical track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in the Department of Surgery , Division of Immunology & Organ Transplantation . The selected candidate will contribute to the department's mission to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health through research, teaching, clinical service, administrative activities, and other services.

Position Key Accountabilities:

The rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Surgery requires inpatient and outpatient care at the Abdominal Transplant Center under the Transplant Center at Memorial Hermann ; provision of instruction at the McGovern Medical School to students, residents, and fellows; and participation in research related to transplantation.

The roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Performing abdominal transplantation, including organ procurement and both pre-operative and post-operative care (inpatient and outpatient clinic) of organ transplant recipients
• Collaborating with an interprofessional team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care
• Educating interdisciplinary learners
• Supporting current training programs as well as the development of new advanced training programs (i.e., transplant surgery fellowship)
• Promoting the research mission of the department and university by:


• providing access to patients, biological specimens, and clinical data for ongoing studies and/or
• pursuing basic science or clinical research either as a principal investigator or as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Engaging as a member of transplant-related committees such as for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), transplant evaluation, and patient selection (i.e., Medical Review Board (MRB)
• Participating in divisional and departmental activities such as faculty meetings, Grand Rounds, and Morbidity and Mortality conference
• Promoting a culture of safety by adhering to evidence-based practices, advocating for patient-centered care, and fostering open communication
• Adhering to regulatory standards such as those set forth by CMS, UNOS, and the Joint Commission
• Assisting in program growth, accreditation processes, and protocol development

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of a transplant surgery fellowship accredited by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
• Board certification or eligibility in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS)
• Possession of a Texas Medical License before the appointment start date
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to academic medicine

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.