POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Department of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology (THNMO) at MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applicants for a full-time academic appointment at the level of professor. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and development by joining an exciting and active group of clinicians, physician-scientists, and clinical, basic science, and translational investigators. The successful candidate will closely interact with the many ongoing research programs of the department focusing on carcinogenesis and prevention, treatment, biomarker development, and other projects in support of personalized medicine. The faculty member will have access to THNMO's substantial patient resources, core facilities, animal models, molecular pathology laboratories, and educational/training programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Clinical care, and teaching in the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology and will participate in clinical research trial enrollments for our patients. The successful candidate will be expected to broaden a clinical practice to our Houston area locations and develop integrated patient care team.

CARE OVERVIEW:

Clinical - 80%

• Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities.

• Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations. Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician's subspecialty. This may require standing, bending, stooping, lifting, hearing, manual dexterity, and providing clear and concise verbal communications.

• Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

• Provide physician staffing for the appropriate clinic at a level commensurate with that which would be provided by other internists with the same level of training and experience.

• Visually review for proper ICD-10 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents within five working days.

• Complete patient documentation for medical records within time frames provided by institutional policy. Will require dictating in a clear and concise manner, and visual review of documents.

• Correspond as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment.

• Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty. This will require listening to and assimilating information from the conferences.

• Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians.

• Provide a role model as a practitioner and scientist for faculty, fellows and residents and students.

• Provide peer review for assessing the clinical and research practices of faculty within the department.

Administrative - 2%

• Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings which may include travel to each meeting site. Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions.

Research - 15%

• Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the department.

• Develop programs of clinical, research, and scholarly activities in keeping within the goals of the department. Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research. May necessitate (orally or in writing) instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.

• Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support research. May require completion of grant application forms through oral dictation or use of a computer and keyboard. Also will require budget development and analysis.

Education: 3%

• Participate in a balanced and integrated educational program in internal medicine and clinical research for medical fellows, residents, and students who rotate through the department.

• Attend and participate in department teaching and continuing education conferences, which requires verbal interaction with colleagues and travel to meeting locations throughout the campus.

EDUCATION:

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role and department mission
• License to practice in Texas
• Board Certified (or obtained within departmental timeline), unless exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent or 15 years post clinical degree
• Appropriate post medical doctoral training per discipline

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.