What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmology Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs position at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
The UT Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology is in the midst of a major expansion and seeks a Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs to assume a major leadership role in the department at the level of Associate Professor or Professor. We are looking for an energetic, innovative physician leader and team-builder with exceptional integrity, interpersonal skills, and significant experience in clinical operations and healthcare management. The successful candidate will oversee our expanding clinical operations across multiple practice sites in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, including the main campus, North Dallas, Frisco, and Moncrief Medical Center in Ft. Worth, as well as Children's Health System in Dallas and Plano. In addition, the Vice Chair will work with our education leadership to coordinate faculty activities at our teaching sites, including Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas Veterans Administration Medical Center, and John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth. The position includes 40-50% effort as Vice Chair and the remainder in our Faculty Practice and scholarly activities.
Applications are welcome from candidates in comprehensive ophthalmology and all ophthalmologic subspecialties. We seek an individual with an MD degree who is board certified/eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology and who is eligible for Texas medical licensure. Successful completion of an ACGME (or equivalent) accredited residency in ophthalmology is required. An AUPO accredited fellowship is preferred for subspecialty applicants.
Salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with academic rank and experience.
Interested candidates should forward a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:
OphthalCareers@utsouthwestern.edu
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Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UTSouthwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
