Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Professional Responsibilities
Clinical Care

• Provide inpatient general cardiology services, including consultation and management of hospitalized patients with cardiovascular conditions.
• Interpret and perform transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echocardiography as credentialed.
• Provide outpatient care for a wide range of cardiovascular diseases in faculty clinics, with emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, and longitudinal follow-up.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with timely responsiveness to referring providers.
• Collaborate with subspecialists in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and vascular medicine to ensure comprehensive care.
• Participate in outreach activities and satellite clinics as assigned to expand access to cardiovascular services across UTMB campuses.

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor cardiovascular medicine fellows, residents, and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in didactic teaching, case conferences, journal clubs, and curriculum development for general cardiology education.
• Supervise trainee documentation and ensure compliance with institutional standards.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Contribute to clinical or outcomes-based research in general cardiology and non-invasive imaging.
• Participate in departmental quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings.

Administrative Duties

• Document patient encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate actively in departmental and institutional meetings.
• Collaborate with clinic managers and inpatient teams to ensure smooth operations, patient access, and high-quality care delivery.
• Assist in the development of best practices and clinical protocols for inpatient and outpatient cardiology.

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

• Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to departmental quality improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain appropriate credentialing, licensure, and CME requirements.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews and peer-review processes.

Professional Development & Community Engagement

• Attend and participate in regional and national meetings in cardiovascular medicine.
• Engage with referring providers, community physicians, and healthcare organizations to foster strong relationships.
• Represent UTMB in professional societies and outreach initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD degree (or equivalent).
• Board certified or eligible in ABIM Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine.
• Must possess or be eligible for a full medical license in the State of Texas.

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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