What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outcomes and Health Services Researcher position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), is seeking a clinician researcher with interests that encompass outcomes, health services, policy, health equity, population health, informatics, quality improvement, or patient safety.
The University of Texas Southwestern is a top-rated health professions and public health school with nationally renowned clinical training, patient care, and research programs, as well as the new O’Donnell School of Public Health.
The individual in this position would join a group of researchers at UT Southwestern, in and beyond GIM, with collective expertise and interests in epidemiology, clinical outcomes, health services and population health, policy, quality improvement, and patient safety. This community includes a growing research program in GIM and others in the Department of Medicine; the UT Southwestern Program on Policy Evaluation and Learning; an institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award Program; and the O’Donnell School of Public Health.
Collectively, these groups and units will enable the individual in this position to access data and other supports (e.g., biostatistics, informatics, stakeholder and community engagement) as well as collaboration, career development, and mentorship opportunities. Our affiliations with large university, safety net, and Veterans Affairs health care delivery systems also provide numerous opportunities for observational, interventional, and mixed methods research.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the US and has a diverse population and economy, affordable housing, and great restaurants, sports, museums, and performing arts.
Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions
As a state institution, we are proud to match this standard of excellence with a rich benefits package that reflects our commitment to you. We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for all members of the UT Southwestern Medical Group.
The position requires completion of an M.D. or D.O. degree, an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine residency, and research fellowship (or equivalent experience), as well as board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine and eligibility for a Texas medical license. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience. Outside of research, the individual in this position will provide outpatient and/or inpatient care, including via teaching and supervision of residents and medical students.
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.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Benefits
- 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
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
