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Assistant Professor of Clinic Practice, CardiovascularMedicine

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Faculty

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2505887

Professional Responsibilities

Clinical Care

+ Provide inpatient general cardiology services, including consultation and management of hospitalized patients with cardiovascular conditions.

+ Interpret and perform transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echocardiography as credentialed.

+ Provide outpatient care for a wide range of cardiovascular diseases in faculty clinics, with emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, and longitudinal follow-up.

+ Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with timely responsiveness to referring providers.

+ Collaborate with subspecialists in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and vascular medicine to ensure comprehensive care.

+ Participate in outreach activities and satellite clinics as assigned to expand access to cardiovascular services across UTMB campuses.

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

+ Teach and mentor cardiovascular medicine fellows, residents, and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

+ Participate in didactic teaching, case conferences, journal clubs, and curriculum development for general cardiology education.

+ Supervise trainee documentation and ensure compliance with institutional standards.

Research & Scholarly Activity

+ Contribute to clinical or outcomes-based research in general cardiology and non-invasive imaging.

+ Participate in departmental quality and performance improvement initiatives.

+ Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings.

Administrative Duties

+ Document patient encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).

+ Participate actively in departmental and institutional meetings.

+ Collaborate with clinic managers and inpatient teams to ensure smooth operations, patient access, and high-quality care delivery.

+ Assist in the development of best practices and clinical protocols for inpatient and outpatient cardiology.

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

+ Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to departmental quality improvement programs.

+ Ensure compliance with all institutional, state, and federal regulations.

+ Maintain appropriate credentialing, licensure, and CME requirements.

+ Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews and peer-review processes.

Professional Development & Community Engagement

+ Attend and participate in regional and national meetings in cardiovascular medicine.

+ Engage with referring providers, community physicians, and healthcare organizations to foster strong relationships.

+ Represent UTMB in professional societies and outreach initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

+ MD degree (or equivalent).

+ Board certified or eligible in ABIM Cardiovascular Diseases.

+ Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine.

+ Must possess or be eligible for a full medical license in the State of Texas.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation