Chief, Division of Oncology - Edinburg, United States - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Description

Provide clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students.

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

Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations. Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician's subspecialty. This may require standing, bending, stooping, lifting, hearing, manual dexterity, and clear and concise verbal communications.

Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to UT Health RGV.

Provide physician staffing for the out-patient clinic and in-patient services at a level commensurate with that which would be provided by other Oncology staff/internists with the same level of training and experience.

Provide a role model as a 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 in cancer medicine for learners rotating through the services. Develop and implement specific continuing education programs pertaining to cancer care. Analyze continuing education needs and, using a dictating machine or a computer and keyboard, develop continuing education programs.

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. May require completion of grant application forms through oral dictation or use of a computer and keyboard. Also will require budget development and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to the role of a Clinical Associate Professor or Professor and the mission of the management and treatment of patients with cancer and associated disorders.

Licensed to practice medicine in Texas. Board Certification in a field appropriate to faculty role or department mission. Qualified for an appointment at the rank of associate professor or Professor at an LCME accredited medical school.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Completed an accredited oncology fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications

At least five years post completion of fellowship training.

License or Certification Required? Yes Salary Desired Start Date 08/23/2022