What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine position at UTMB Health Careers?
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:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.