Chief Medical Officer (Open Rank)

Office LocationThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley1201 W. University DriveHuman ResourcesMASS Building 2 nd

FloorEdinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:Monday-Friday8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.eduRobert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.eduBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the

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The above statements do not supersede or replace any statements made in the UTRGV Handbook of Operating Procedures or elsewhere which prescribe the role, responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel assigned to this job title, nor are they intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job title. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job title. Administration / management retain the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.Title InformationFaculty TitleJob Class CodeJob Class Code

10031FLSAFLSA

ExemptPosition InformationPosting NumberPosting Number

FRGV1669Working TitleWorking Title

Chief Medical Officer (Open Rank)Number of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies

1LocationDivision/OrganizationDivision/Organization

Division of Health AffairsAppointment Period for Non-Tenure PositionAppointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

1 yearFTEFTE

1.0Scope of JobUnder the general direction of the Chief Physician Executive of UT Health

RGV , the Chief Medical Officer is responsible for providing clinical strategic direction and oversight for UT Health

RGV . Oversees medical care delivery system, including development and implementation of strategies, programs, policies and procedures for all medical services. Collaborates with management, medical staff, and other constituents to recommend policy and strategic direction.

· Oversees and assures that ambulatory infrastructure is on pace with current and future practice operations, including consistent performance targets and metrics, setting common standards of care, measuring and improving clinical outcomes, and disseminating best practices.· Lead executive responsible for Medical Service, Research, and Development Plan ( MSDRP ) bylaws/policies, ensures all

MSDRP

Guidelines, meetings, and procedures are followed in line with bylaws/policies.· Creates an organization focused on patient experience, safety, quality, and seamlessness of care.· Leads the Medical Executive Committee, in collaboration with applicable chairs.· Leads the process of medical director supervision, goal setting and assessment. Takes a lead role in the professional development of medical directors.· Works with the Chief Physician Executive of UT Health

RGV

and Assistant Vice President of Clinical Affairs to produce actionable, timely, and accurate clinical dashboards; ensures that performance information is received by applicable stakeholders, and actively used to drive performance improvement.· Leads conversations pushing accountability to clinical chairs and departments on physician productivity, administrative responsibilities (open notes) and financial sustainability· Integrates clinical administrative leadership plans into existing channels to identify, develop, and mentor future leaders across the enterprise.· Provides leadership in improving patient experience, provider engagement, quality and safety for UT Health

RGV .· Works with key physician leaders to align physicians and clinical programs; integrates standards of care; and drives continuous improvement of quality.· Standardizes ambulatory operations, processes, policies, and procedures where desirable.· Assures that the clinical environment in which physicians’ practice is supportive of the School of Medicine’s academic missions in education and research.· Promotes adherence to all applicable regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements.· Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations.· Performs other job duties as required.Minimum QualificationsMust have a license to practice medicine in the state of Texas. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Seven (7) years of experience providing medical direction and supervision of teams.Discipline Specific Required QualificationsPreferred QualificationsLicense or Certification Required?License or Certification Required?

YesDesired Start DateDesired Start Date

08/19/2024EEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title

VII

of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Open DateOpen Date

06/28/2024Close DateAdditional InformationUTRGV

is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position mayrequire presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work isperformed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitiveand thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System ofTexas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional RetirementProgram ( ORP ) instead of

TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per weekand at least 135 days in length.Special Instructions to ApplicantsThe above statements do not supersede or replace any statements made in the

UTRGV

Handbook of Operating Procedures or elsewhere which prescribe the role, responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel assigned to this job title, nor are they intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job title. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job title. Administration / management retain the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.Please NoteTexas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English todemonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-basedtest score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on theInternational English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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