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- Define the mission and establish the strategic direction for the Department of Primary and Community Care, which includes the Divisions of Women's & Children's Services, Primary Care, Population Health, and Genetics (Diabetes research), in collaboration with the leadership of the School of Medicine and hospital/clinical affiliates.
- Develop and execute a Primary care, Ob/Gyn, and Pediatrics value-based clinical strategy prioritizing access for patients, a strong referral foundation for UT Health RGV specialists, and innovative payment programs to ensure sustainability.
- Ensure that the necessary financial and human resources are available to support the clinical, educational and research missions of the School of Medicine
- Assure that excellent education and advanced training is delivered to medical students, Family Medicine residents and postdoctoral fellows, as well as other learners as indicated.
- Define and lead strategy that expands and strengthens the department's research portfolio, provides for deliberate extramural funding investment into research activities and priorities, and supports principal investigators, clinical research teams, and other faculty.
- As the active leader for the department's patient care mission, ensure department productivity and net patient collections are sustainable, allow for growth, and meeting financial/benchmark expectations.
- Supervise, prepare, implement, and monitor the department's budget and profitability plan, including all funding sources, managing financial assets, and ensuring compliance with grant, legislative and institutional guidelines, ensure the department is not operating at a financial deficit or required subsidy.
- Recruit, hire, develop and retain outstanding and diverse faculty. Ensure an atmosphere of support, inclusion, and equity.
- Establish and operationalize the primary care component of the UT Health RGV Value-based contracting/payment strategy and roadmap, partnering with other clinical/service line leaders.
- Develop and maintain a progressive and financially sustainable clinical practice for patients of UT Health RGV . Ensure all Faculty maintain clinical templates in line with cFTE and productivity requirements, lead the management of physician staffing for the out-patient clinic and in-patient services at a level commensurate with that which would be provided by others of same level of training and experience. Serve as a role model practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents, and students. Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the department.
- Provide a balanced and integrated educational program across primary care areas (Pediatrics, Family Medicine, OB)for learners rotating through the services. Develop and implement specific continuing education programs pertaining to medicine and cancer care.
- Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment. Develop programs of clinical research and scholarly activities as assigned. May necessitate instructing, through written or verbal communication, research support personnel in protocol implementation. Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical research.
- An outstanding record of scientific achievement, grant support, scholarly accomplishments and mentoring commensurate with meeting the requirements for a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor.
- Experience with primary care service line leadership, valuebased payor systems and improved revenue performance tied to valuebased programs.
- Dynamic leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, and keen vision are required.
- A widely recognized national reputation in their field.
- Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across the Rio Grande Valley.
- Significant leadership experience and demonstrated success as a manager at the Chair, Associate Director, Director, or program leader level gained within an academic medical center, including successful experience in the recruitment, retention, and management of researchers and clinicians.
- Strong organizational, management, financial, and budgetary skills with the ability to bring scientific leadership and organization innovation to the management of people and processes.
- A demonstrated ability to think strategically with a vision of how to develop clinical services, research, and education for the future while keeping an eye on the details of the implementation; can articulate a vision that will promote and integrate research, care, and education across UTRGV and the community.
- A proven background in recruitment, mentoring, and development of outstanding academic and administrative leadership.
- A dedicated leader and mentor to students, scientists, clinicians, and staff.
- A distinguished national presence in one's discipline as evidenced by such activity as peerreviewed publications, major journal editorial responsibility, a senior officer position in one's major national organization, or equivalent experience.
- A proven ability to build strong teams, as well as to work as a team member with one's colleagues in management and in team leadership positions with one's direct reports.
- An ability to grow revenue and attract external funding from institutions and individuals, specific experience with donor fundraising a plus.
- A commitment to and demonstrated results in the advancement of diversity and inclusion in current organization.
- A demonstrated record of building strong teams, both within and across disciplines. Evidence of support for interdisciplinary research and clinical program development is highly valued.
- Experience or ability to nurture and grow a successful residency program.
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chair, department of primary and community care - Texas, USA, United States - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Description
Title InformationFaculty TitleAssociate Professor
Job Class Code10021
FLSAExempt
Position Information
Posting NumberFRGV1574
Working TitleChair, Department of Primary and Community Care
Number of Vacancies1
Location
Division/OrganizationDivision of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 year
Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track
FTE1.0
Scope of Job
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) School of Medicine ( SOM ) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Chair, Department of Primary and Community Care.
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Medicine and Senior Vice President, UT Health RGV , the Chair will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust clinical practice focused on building a financially sustainable clinical Faculty practice in value based primary care, research programs, population health, high quality graduate medical education programs, medical student education, and a collegial interactive culture.
This leader will be expected to divide their time between administrative leadership, while maintaining clinical practice and servicing as a physician lead for UT Health RGV's value-based payment roadmap and strategy.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a visionary leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to build a thriving primary care and research enterprise with a mission to transform the health of the Rio Grande Valley.
Description of Duties and Tasks/ Essential Job Functions:
Candidate must possess a terminal Degree of MD, be board certified in Family Medicine, OB/ GYN , Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics, qualified for appointment of the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor at an LCME accredited medical school and eligible for medical license in the state of Texas.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Salary
Desired Start Date01/01/2024
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.
We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Open Date10/24/2023
Close Date
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may
require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive
and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
§ The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement
Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week
and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Grant Cooper, Diversified Search Group is assisting The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of five references. Confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Grant Cooper, Diversified Search Group. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:
Corey Lohnes, PhD
Managing Director
Carrie Hackett
Managing Director
Betsy Mullenix
Senior Consultant
Grant Cooper
Linda Menke
Executive Assistant
Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
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