Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-Pulmonary

University of Texas Medical Branch

  • Galveston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION:The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Sleep Medicine Physician to join our dynamic Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing academic and clinical sleep medicine program committed to excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. For candidates with dual interests, the position can be customized to incorporate critical care and/or pulmonary medicine responsibilities.ESSESNTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient sleep medicine services, including diagnostic evaluations, management of sleep disorders, Inspire and PAP therapy oversight.
  • Interpret sleep studies (polysomnograms, home sleep tests, MSLTs/MWTs).
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pulmonology, neurology, psychiatry, and ENT.
  • Participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
  • Engage in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives, if desired.
  • Optional opportunities to:
  • Participate in critical care (ICU) coverage.
  • Practice pulmonary medicine (if board certified/eligible).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Sleep Medicine.
  • Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Texas.
  • Strong commitment to patient care, teaching, and scholarly activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Additional board certification in Pulmonary, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, or Pediatrics.
  • Experience in academic medicine or program development.
  • Interest in clinical research or sleep telemedicine innovation.
SALARY:Commensurate with experience.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Compensation

University of Texas Medical Branch