Clinical Educator, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Austin, Texas at UT, Dell Med

About the Clinical Educator Position

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Required:

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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.

Preferred:

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Ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner in person and on the phone.

Effective professional management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.

Ability to interact with peers, executives, employees, and consultants in a manner that represents the Dell Medical School and Ascension Seton positively.

Sound judgment in decision-making, and importantly clinical judgment.

Ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge and experiences in a timely manner.

Flexibility and adaptability to change.

Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and to prioritize.

Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of evidence-based medical practice.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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To apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/165510

About UT Dell Medical School

About Dell Medical School and the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s 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.