Geriatric Faculty Opportunity

Geriatric Faculty Opportunity University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and League City, Texas University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Galveston, Texas *UTMB Health is a $2.

2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, 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. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences.

UTMB is also home to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research on a university campus at the BSL-4 level in the U.

S. Overall research funding has increased 20% over the past five years to $132 million and UTMB ranks 54th nationally in NIH funding among medical schools.

UTMB also ranks as a five-star hospital by Vizient, for superior performance in providing high quality care. *The UTMB Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine *is seeking a full-time faculty candidate to join our growing Division.

At UTMB, the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine’s mission is to advance health care and quality of life for older adults and those with serious illnesses.

We promote geriatric medical care through excellence in patient care in our clinics and the Jennie Sealy Hospital ACE Unit;

innovative instruction from geriatricians and other faculty within the Department of Internal Medicine; and a strong partnership with the Sealy Center on Aging, whose faculty and fellows conduct aging-related research.

The division faculty, fellows and nurse practitioners provide patient care across a wide range of services on and off the Galveston Island, including the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit, and Geriatric Clinics and nursing homes in Galveston and League City.

The division also manages a growing House Call program, providing care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care units.

The Palliative Medicine team helps patients with serious illnesses and their families via symptom management to relieve sufferings and improve quality of care for patients and families.

Physician faculty members are expected to develop, grow, and market a robust geriatrics practice. The Mainland geriatrics expansion complements the rapid growth and increasing presence of UTMB clinical operations at all UTMB campuses and the surrounding service areas.

• What UTMB has to offer potential candidates : A high quality academic and clinical program.* Participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education and training.
• Research support and participation in clinical trials is encouraged.
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities.* Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level.* Competitive salary with a generous bonus and benefits package.
• Candidate Requirements : M.D. or D.O. degree.* Board Certification or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.
• A strong commitment to patient care, medical student, and resident education.* U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.

S.* Ability to obtain an unrestricted state of Texas Medical License.*Income Package : * Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications.

In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as other potential incentives.

Living in communities served by UTMB Health : *UTMB’s main campus is located on Galveston Island which is known for its 32 miles of beaches all along the Texas Gulf Coast.

Enjoy the island life with moderate temperatures, year-round activities, affordable cost of living and only 50 minutes from all the amenities that Houston has to offer! Enjoy our family culture and collaborative environment while you work, live, & play on sunny Galveston Island! Go to utmb.

edu / utmbliving / (utmb.edu / utmbliving / ) find out more about Galveston and the surrounding communities.*For more information, please submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and references to, Skott Harrington at : * saharrin@utmb.

edu (mailto : [email protected]%20%20)UTMB 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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.