Associate Chair for Clinical Practice

The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional clinical leader to join the Department of Internal Medicine as Associate Chair for Clinical Practice.

Successful applicants will be eligible for appointment at the Associate Professor level and should have experience in clinical leadership within an academic medical center. Candidates from internal medicine specialties will be considered for the role.

The Associate Chair of Clinical Practice will provide leadership for the Department's clinical programs and he or she will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative, value-based care in partnership with other departmental and school leaders; department division chiefs; and internal medicine faculty and staff.

About Dell Medical School and the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About the Department of Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine is home to 20 categorical residents per year, which includes a Primary Care Track and a Distinctions Track in Care Transformation, plus 5 preliminary interns in Medicine. Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC) is a 220-bed, safety net, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves as the inpatient training facility for this program. In September 2021, Dell Med's IM program deployed a resident staffed team to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA) Hospital. SMCA is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and comprehensive Level 1 Stroke Center. SMCA also has a Level IV Trama Center.

About Austin

Austin is a vibrant, lively university city, known for its excellent public K-12 schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country's best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with and support division chiefs and medical directors to optimize clinical operations across multiple sites.
• Mentor faculty-led clinical improvement efforts.
• Work with internal and external partners to grow and optimize existing programs and develop new clinical programs that deliver on the mission of the School and Department.
• Lead the design, implementation, and iteration of innovative care models for key internal medicine conditions.
• In partnership with the Division Chiefs, help faculty and other providers provide high quality, patient-centered care that is sustainable and of the highest value.
• Supervise key initiatives related to improving quality and patient experience across multiple sites, and within and across the divisions.
• Develop metrics and performance evaluation processes to assess individual and group performance.
• Collaborate with the other Associate Chairs and Division Chiefs in the Department to ensure cohesive, mutually reinforced goals and initiatives.
• Represent the Department in key clinical decision-making bodies within Dell Medical School and its partners.
• Contribute to the planning of the hospital for the future, where appropriate.

Required

• Accomplishments that qualify the candidate for appointment as an Associate or full Professor.
• Leadership of improvement initiatives with demonstrated results.
• Current board certification in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical license in the state of Texas.

Preferred

• Entrepreneurial thinker with ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated excellence in an overall mix of skills including clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity.
• Strong track record of scholarship.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.