Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Pulmonary Medicine

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide outstanding clinical expertise including patient care management related at MD Anderson. To provide services that contribute to the daily operation of Pulmonary Medicine through superlative clinical judgment, active participation in educational endeavors and independent decision making.

CORE VALUES

Caring: By our words and actions we demonstrate caring toward everyone.

• We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients, their loved ones and our colleagues.

• We are respectful and courteous to each other and practice cultural humility.

• We promote and reward teamwork.

Integrity: We work together with professionalism to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve in all that we do.

• We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our work - decisions and data - and for practicing our values and ethics.

• We communicate frequently, honestly, openly and responsibly.

Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge from different perspectives.

• We encourage continuous learning, seeking out information and new ideas.

• We team with each other to identify and resolve problems.

• We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.

Safety: We provide a safe environment - physically and psychologically - for our patients, for our colleagues and for our community.

• We create a sense of security and empowerment and are committed to keeping one another free from harm.

• We embrace a framework and best practices for the highest quality of care and service.

• We inspire trust by modeling excellence in our work and acceptance of each person's contributions.

Stewardship: We protect and preserve our institutional reputation and the precious resources - people, time, financial and environmental - entrusted to us.

• We prioritize the health and well-being of each other.

• We act responsibly to safeguard the institution's finances.

• We ensure the proper care and use of time, data, materials, equipment and property afforded to us.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Clinical

• Provide clinical expertise in patient care management in the clinic.

• Provide clinical expertise in patient care management in the hospital setting.

• Provide clinical expertise in performance of airway and pleural procedures.

• Provide interpretation of pulmonary function testing

• Practice in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the American College of Physicians and specialty societies.

• Independently assumes responsibility for outpatient and inpatient clinical services: consultations, new patient evaluations, initiation of appropriate referrals, and follow-up/ surveillance.

• Completes patient documentation for medical records including dictation, according to institutional and departmental policies.

• Attends and contributes to regularly scheduled conferences and special programs including departmental meetings, grand rounds, HALs interdisciplinary rounds, pathology conferences, etc.

• Meets institutional requirements for submission of electronic orders and documentation of same.

• Provides thorough history and physical patient examinations.

• Identifies and submits in a timely fashion the proper ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT billing codes for all aspects of patient care based on timelines defined by Institutional policy.

• Corresponds as appropriate in writing, electronic, or by telephone conversations with referring physicians and other health care providers regarding patient care and treatment.

• Request appropriate consultations for patients.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 177614
• Employee Status: Regular
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location: Onsite

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