Assistant/Associate Professor, Interventional Cardiology (Cypress) - Advanced Heart Failure, Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantations
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participating in the ACTAT Center for Advanced Heart Failure practice at various Memorial Hermann and UT Physician locations in Houston and surrounding areas, including participation in a UTHealth Houston Physicians Cardiology group
- Providing feedback regarding office operations including hiring staff, office
- Participating in the education and training of medical students and residents and fellows
- Supporting the research mission of the department and university through:
- Facilitating reasonable and appropriate access to patients by research staff.
- Assisting when requested with the collection of research data including biological specimens; and
- Providing information and education on ongoing research studies to potentially eligible research subjects.
- Collaborating with UTHealth Houston and hospital administration and physicians to identify future opportunities, and define the direction of department services; developing, and implementing plans to achieve identified goals, including OR efficiency, productivity, and patient throughput targets across the care continuum.
- Maintaining an ongoing departmental Quality Improvement Plan and process consistent with the organizational Quality Management Plan; developing and implementing unit unit-specific standards, policies, and procedures that guide and support the provision of care and services; continuously assessing and improving assigned departments' performance while enhancing service.
- Reviewing appropriate financial reports and making appropriate modifications in UTHealth and MHH to reduce costs associated with supplies, staffing, and service agreements and/or identify sound alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies.
- Participating in and/or chairing committees, workgroups, and meetings as appropriate.
- Assuring interdisciplinary performance improvement programs are active, maintained, and ongoing. Following up to ensure that complaints have been satisfactorily handled. Collaborating to maintain a focus on providing excellent clinical services.
- Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, in-services, current literature, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in fields of expertise; supporting and promoting education and research.
- Supervising a highly specialized clinical team of direct care providers and administrative staff.
- Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License.
- MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
- Board certification or eligibility in cardiovascular disease.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong potential for a leadership role within the department.