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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/Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

The Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is looking for a hand surgeon and a pediatric plastic surgeon. The selected candidate will contribute to the department’s mission to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in biomedical and social sciences, and model 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/Associate Professor in Surgery will provide direct patient care and supervision of medical students and residents in clinic and hospital settings.

• Developing and sustaining an environment in the patient care units that support excellence and innovation in clinical practice and patient care through assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and standards that support positive patient care outcomes, including excellent risk-adjusted outcomes.

• Providing coaching, mentoring, support, and consultation to clinical managers, attending physicians, research personnel, colleagues, and clinical staff.

• Serving as a role model in professional behavior and leadership skills, problem-solving ability, and interpersonal skills.

• Delegating authority and accountability to clinical & nursing staff for clinical practice and patient care decisions, ensuring compliance with professional standards, regulatory agencies, and organizational policies and procedures.

• Identifying patient and family needs; recommending and/or developing new programs and services; ensuring availability of age-specific equipment, supplies, and educational resources.

• Collaborating with UTHealth Houston and hospital administration and physicians to identify future opportunities, and define the department’s strategic direction; developing and implementing plans to achieve goals, including OR efficiency, productivity, and patient throughput targets.

• Maintaining an ongoing departmental Quality Improvement Plan; developing and implementing standards, policies, and procedures; continuously assessing and improving departmental performance while enhancing service quality.

• Participating in and/or chairing committees, work groups, and meetings as appropriate.

• Ensuring active interdisciplinary performance improvement programs and satisfactory handling of complaints.

• Collaborating to maintain focus on providing excellent clinical services.

Qualifications:

• Texas Medical License or eligibility for a Texas Faculty Temporary License
• Board certified or eligible for the American Board of Plastic Surgery

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