Position Title:        Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment

Department:           Anatomic Pathology

Division:                Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Reports to:             Department Chair

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

FUNCTION

This is a faculty position responsible to the Chair of the Department of Anatomic Pathology, who reports to the Head of the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.

SCOPE

To assume diagnostic patient care responsibilities by (a) serving as a surgical pathologist in subspecialty rotations(s), and (b) to develop and implement basic or clinical and translational research in the subspecialty field of surgical pathology appropriate for faculty rank.

CORE VALUES

Caring Behaviors

•                       Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times

•                       Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers

Integrity Behaviors

•                        Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly

•                        Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values

•                       Safety: Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone’s attention; Models safe behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly); Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices

Discovery Behaviors

•                       Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas

•                       Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; seeks personal growth and enables others to do so

KEY FUNCTIONS

Patient Care

·        Must be a self-motivated, highly energetic, committed and conscientious professional who communicates (verbal and written) and relates well to others at the professional, technical and administrative levels.

·        Must be able to visually review, evaluate and correctly interpret medical records, patient data, patient specimens and other test results based on previous training, experience and knowledge.

·        Must be able to visually identify specimen make-up, contents and/or components viewed through a microscope and integrate this information into diagnostic and biologically relevant information.

·        Must be able to interpret and integrate the results of microscopic and non-microscopic molecular tests into diagnostic and clinically relevant information.

·        Must be able to visually read reactions on slides, and be familiar with electron micrographs, histograms, and other image analysis systems.

·        Must be able to comprehend relevance of printed results and correlate patient data with clinical research findings.

·        Must be able to ensure that Quality Control standards are implemented and that the laboratory in which he/she is working complies with the CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA regulations for accreditation.

·        Must be able to identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.

·        Must be able to grasp and manipulate specimen containers exercising extreme caution.

·        Must have manual dexterity for various functions with instruments used in diagnosis and research.

·        Must be able to rotate and travel to Northwest Surgical & Specialty Care Center and/or other Houston area locations for clinical service.

Administrative

·        Must assure compliance with standards of CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA.

·        Must give theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel.

·        Must be able to interview applicants, evaluate laboratory personnel on their job performance, and make hire, terminate, promotion and merit recommendations.

·        Maintain up-to-date knowledge in field of Neuropathology and general surgical pathology.

Research and Development

·        Must show commitment to the clinical, applied and/or investigational aspects of Neuropathology pathology.

·        It is preferable to develop and maintain an independent research program.

·        Must be able to collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside this institution.

·        Must be able to design, execute, interpret and integrate scientific data for publication in peer-reviewed journals and grant applications.

·        Has demonstrated scholarly activity

·        Has evidence of originality initiative and potential for growth in research and promise for external recognition

QUALIFICATIONS:

§  MD or DO degree in a field appropriate to department mission

§  Licensed to practice in Texas

§  Must be Board certified (or obtained within departmental timeline), unless exempted

§  Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

EXPERIENCE:

Generally 2 years as Instructor or 5 years post clinical degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist or GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships)

·        Must be able to present lectures using visual aids to faculty, fellows, and technical personnel.

·        Must be able to train fellows, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, technologists and laboratory personnel.

·        Shows promise as an educator with the ability to educated and mentor in classrooms or one-to-one settings

Institutional Activities and Extramural Service

·        Must participate as an editor, grant, and/or manuscript reviewer.

·        Must participate in lectures for external courses, CME, and Grand Rounds.

·        Must participate in off-site conferences.

·        Must participate and/or designate time spent representing MDACC at outside conferences, events, and/or functions.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Must be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationship including other physicians, patients and subordinates.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1.         IC – Analytical Thinking

•      Gather relevant information systematically

•      Break down problems into simple components

•      Make sound decisions.

2.         IC – Self-Motivation

•      Set high standards of performance

•      Pursue goals with energy and persistence

•      Drive for results and achievement.

3.         TC – Practice-Based Learning & Improvement

•      Participates in on-going learning

•      Demonstrates application of it in his/her role

4.         IC – Build Relationships:

•      Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; and

•      Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.

5.         IC – Innovative Thinking:

•      Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; and

•      Offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.

6.         TC – Professionalism:

•      Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team; and

•      Employee demonstrates a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, adherence to legal and regulatory requirements; and

•      Employee demonstrates a commitment to excellence (i.e. proper hand washing practices) and on-going professional development.

7.         TC – Medical Knowledge:

•      Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description.

SUPERVISION:

Received:

Chair of the Department of Pathology

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Required:

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands: