Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-General Medicine

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) stands at an exciting crossroads of growth and transformation. As we continue Moving Medicine Forward, our focus is on advancing our tripartite mission – delivering high-value care, driving research, innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education.
Our team is redefining what it means to deliver care in an academic setting – where access efficiency, discovery, and quality outcomes go hand in hand. We are investing in people, processes, and technology to create an environment where collaboration thrives, and every role contributes to advancing medicine.
With more than 140 faculty and 46 Advanced Practice Providers – and growing – the Department of Medicine is committed to fostering excellence across all mission areas. We are seeking faculty who share our passion for innovation, value the power of collaboration, and want to be a part of shaping the future of healthcare at UTMB.

About the Division of General Medicine 
The Division of General Medicine at UTMB is dedicated to providing comprehensive patient-centered care for adults through excellence in clinical care, education, and research. With 38 faculty, 4 APPs, and 99 residents, the Division delivers high-quality care across diverse settings, including ambulatory clinics, inpatient services, and community outreach programs.
The Division plays a key role in advancing primary and hospital-based care by integrating multidisciplinary approaches that emphasize prevention, chronic disease management, care coordination, and population health. Faculty members actively engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, fostering an environment that supports lifelong learning and professional growth.
Research and scholarly activity are integral to the Division’s work, with ongoing projects focused on healthcare delivery innovation, chronic disease outcomes, health equity, and evidence-based practice. Through close collaboration with UTMB’s academic and clinical partners, the Division of General Medicine continues to shape the future of internal medicine through education, innovation, and service.

Position Summary
The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time hospitalist physician at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice within the Division of General Medicine. This position emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty focused on improving health outcomes and advancing excellence in medical education.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Provide attending inpatient coverage or direct patient care on general medicine inpatient services with daily rounds, patient evaluation, and treatment plan development.
•Manage patients admitted with common medical conditions including pneumonia, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, acute kidney injury, sepsis, diabetic complications, and other general medical conditions.
•Lead interdisciplinary rounds with nursing, pharmacy, case management, physical therapy, and social work.
•Make admission, discharge, and transfer decisions with attention to appropriate level of care.
•Coordinate subspecialty consultation and co-management.
•Participate in quality improvement initiatives including reduction of hospital-acquired conditions and readmission prevention.
•Provide perioperative medical consultation and co-management for surgical patients.
•Supervise residents and medical students during inpatient rotations with bedside teaching and clinical reasoning education.
 

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