The University of Texas at Austin
Infectious Diseases Physician
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional physician to join the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine with a broad scope as a clinician in the management of general infectious diseases, HIV care, and transplant infectious diseases.
About Dell Medical School and the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.
The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.
The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is home to 20 categorical residents per year, which includes a Primary Care Track and a Distinctions Track in Care Transformation, plus 5 preliminary interns in Medicine. Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC) is a 220-bed, safety net, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves as the inpatient training facility for this program.
About the Infectious Diseases Division
Current ID faculty provide 24/7 Infectious Diseases inpatient consultation services, for which there will be opportunities to participate (option to spend up to 10-20% time inpatient, with optional growth as the hospitals expand). Faculty also provide oversight for antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, outpatient antimicrobial therapy, quality improvement of hospital processes related to ID, and education curriculum for medical students, Internal Medicine residents, and faculty. All faculty also participate in providing either outpatient general ID services, HIV care primary care, infection prevention guidance, or a combination of ID-related services.
About the Position
Development of a strong Infectious Diseases presence for care delivery, education, and quality improvement is essential for meeting the goals of Dell Medical School. This position will include direct patient care primarily for outpatient populations and supervision/education of residents and medical students as both an Infectious Diseases consultant and attending. Participation in scholarly activities is expected to include quality improvement projects, participation with others in clinical research and education, with an aim to meaningfully improve healthcare system processes and delivery of high value care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Direct outpatient care (general and immunocompromised/transplant Infectious Diseases) located at UTHA clinic, with some remote telemedicine.Direct inpatient care at Dell-Seton Medical Center (up to 10-20% time).Participation in scholarly activity, including quality improvement projects, clinical research, educational scholarship, and antibiotic stewardship projects.Participation in continuous process improvements primarily in the outpatient setting.Helping to implement innovative undergraduate and residency curricula in Infectious Diseases.
Qualifications
Required:
MD degree with Board Certification (or Board Eligibility if within 2 years of residency) in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine.Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.Strong clinical teaching and communication skills.Training and experience in quality improvement initiatives.Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor or higher level.Record of leadership and achievement in academic medicine.Evidence of a trajectory for scholarly productivity.
Preferred:
Fellowship training that included broad training in the major areas of Infectious Diseases (general, HIV, transplant, infection control, antibiotic stewardship).Familiarity and experience with newer molecular microbiologic systems and diagnostics.
Application Instructions
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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About Dell Medical School and the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.
The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.
The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is home to 20 categorical residents per year, which includes a Primary Care Track and a Distinctions Track in Care Transformation, plus 5 preliminary interns in Medicine. Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC) is a 220-bed, safety net, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves as the inpatient training facility for this program.
About the Infectious Diseases Division
Current ID faculty provide 24/7 Infectious Diseases inpatient consultation services, for which there will be opportunities to participate (option to spend up to 10-20% time inpatient, with optional growth as the hospitals expand). Faculty also provide oversight for antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, outpatient antimicrobial therapy, quality improvement of hospital processes related to ID, and education curriculum for medical students, Internal Medicine residents, and faculty. All faculty also participate in providing either outpatient general ID services, HIV care primary care, infection prevention guidance, or a combination of ID-related services.
About the Position
Development of a strong Infectious Diseases presence for care delivery, education, and quality improvement is essential for meeting the goals of Dell Medical School. This position will include direct patient care primarily for outpatient populations and supervision/education of residents and medical students as both an Infectious Diseases consultant and attending. Participation in scholarly activities is expected to include quality improvement projects, participation with others in clinical research and education, with an aim to meaningfully improve healthcare system processes and delivery of high value care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Direct outpatient care (general and immunocompromised/transplant Infectious Diseases) located at UTHA clinic, with some remote telemedicine.Direct inpatient care at Dell-Seton Medical Center (up to 10-20% time).Participation in scholarly activity, including quality improvement projects, clinical research, educational scholarship, and antibiotic stewardship projects.Participation in continuous process improvements primarily in the outpatient setting.Helping to implement innovative undergraduate and residency curricula in Infectious Diseases.
Qualifications
Required:
MD degree with Board Certification (or Board Eligibility if within 2 years of residency) in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine.Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.Strong clinical teaching and communication skills.Training and experience in quality improvement initiatives.Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor or higher level.Record of leadership and achievement in academic medicine.Evidence of a trajectory for scholarly productivity.
Preferred:
Fellowship training that included broad training in the major areas of Infectious Diseases (general, HIV, transplant, infection control, antibiotic stewardship).Familiarity and experience with newer molecular microbiologic systems and diagnostics.
Application Instructions
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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