Instructor- Surgery; Chattanooga

Instructor- Surgery; Chattanooga

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CHATTANOOGA, TN

The Instructor will be responsible for developing a series of lectures to educate residents on the business side of medical practice. Topics to be covered include: principles of coding, billings and collections, legal environments and malpractice, hospital or other employment agreements & PSA’s, basic accounting and financial performance, human resources, marketing, compliance, credentialing and licensing. Additionally, this individual will mentor and tutor residents completing their MBA as well as mentor residents (and students when applicable) in their CQI projects, which is a requirement of the residency program.

This position will supervise UT COM residents.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates are required to hold a terminal degree.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:

The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of healthcare management experience and previous experience in a hospital or clinical practice environment.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Chattanooga is a vibrant, growing city that boasts being voted Outdoor Magazine's #1 Outdoor City 2 of the last 7 years. Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, alongside the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking cities. It features unmatched outdoor adventures, amazing restaurants, live events, art, world-class attractions and the fastest internet on the planet. Chattanooga is located just 2 hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Birmingham for large metropolitan amenities. An accessible regional airport with direct flights to major cities makes traveling easy.

“For benefits information, please visit https://uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/2023-benefits-preview-packet.pdf.”