Clinical Educator | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

About the  Clinical Educator  Position

The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional board certified or board eligible gastroenterologist at the Assistant Professor rank to join the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

The faculty will be responsible for the growth of a General Gastroenterology practice either at a site of our hospital partner, Ascension Seton, or at the future site of The University of Texas Medical Center.

Ascension Seton is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas, serving an 11-county population of 2 million. The organization operates 5 major medical centers, 2 community hospitals, 3 rural hospitals, a mental health hospital, several rehab / medical centers for well patients, and 3 primary care clinics for the uninsured.

The position will comprise of inpatient gastroenterology consult service, outpatient clinics, and endoscopy. There are no scheduled outpatient clinics during inpatient weeks. The position includes protected time for academic activities and may include teaching residents. The hospital and clinics are located in Central Austin.

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 Meds 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 Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nations 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.

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Required :

• MD degree with Board Certification (or Board Eligibility if within 2 years of residency) in Internal Medicine.
• Candidates with training in advanced endoscopy are encouraged to apply.
• Training and experience in quality improvement initiatives.
• Eligibility for appointment at the (Clinical) Assistant Professor level.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities :

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up to date resume online.