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Nrharural

Palliative Care Faculty Opportunity

Nrharural, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554


Palliative Care Faculty OpportunityDepartment of MedicineUniversity of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) - Galveston, TexasThe University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

is one of the leading research-intensive academic health centers in the nation, serving the population of Southeast Texas and the Houston Suburbs. UTMB Health is a $2.6 billion health science center comprised of four hospital campuses, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers. UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. UTMB also serves a vital role in serving the underserved populations of Texas, including providing specialty care to more than half of the State of Texas’ incarcerated population. UTMB was the first academic health center in Texas and home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. The Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research on a university campus at the BSL-4 level in the U.S is located on UTMB’s Galveston campus. The Health Education Center, a 161,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, is dedicated to innovative interprofessional health and science education through cutting-edge simulation.Assistant Professor Palliative Care:

The UTMB Department of Medicine (DOM) is recruiting an energetic and enthusiastic Palliative care physician to join this growing department. The successful candidate will provide care to patients of the Palliative Medicine practice in the ambulatory and inpatient settings; participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, interns, residents, and fellows; participate in departmental meetings and committee meetings; and other scholarly activities. Currently nested within Geriatrics, Palliative Care is poised for growth across our multi-hospital health system. The current Palliative Care team consists of two Physicians, two Advanced Practice Providers, two Social Workers and a part-time Chaplain.Position Qualifications:MD or equivalent degree.Palliative Medicine Fellowship training.Board Certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.Ability to obtain an unrestricted Texas state medical license.Income Package:

UTMB offers highly competitive salaries combined with the low cost of living in the region. Salary will be commensurate with Academic rank, qualifications, experience, and educational background. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as many other potential incentives.Interested candidates should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Skott Harrington at:

saharrin@utmb.eduUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

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