Assistant Professor - Nephrology

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

FUNCTION

This is a faculty position responsible to the Section Chief of Nephrology who reports to the Head of the Division of Internal Medicine.

SCOPE

Provides clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students in the specialty of Nephrology and Onco-Nephrology.

He / she will be responsible for the design and implementation of clinical research studies.

CORE VALUES

Caring Behaviors

• Courtesy : Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times
• Friendliness / Teamwork : Promotes and rewards teamwork; Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.

Integrity Behavior

• Reliability : Communicates frequently, honestly, and openly
• Accountability : Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values
• Safety : Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone's attention; Models safe behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly);

Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices

Discovery Behaviors

• Responsiveness : By his / her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity, and new ideas
• Personal Leadership / Self-Initiative : Helps others to identify and solve problems; seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.

KEY FUNCTIONS

1. Clinical - 80%

Provides clinical expertise in patient care management, requiring outstanding analytical skills in order to make judgments regarding the patient's medical problems and advise the patient on methods to improve their care.

The position also must have the capability to empathize with cancer patients and their families in a manner that is compassionate and positive.

• Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations.
• Correspond as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Complete patient documentation for medical records within time frames provided by institutional policy. Will require dictating in a clear and concise manner and visual review of documents.
• Practice internal medicine and medical oncology in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities.
• Develop and maintain a clinical consultative practice for patients referred to
• Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians.

2. Administration - 5%

Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings, which may include walking to each meeting site.

Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions on an as needed basis.

3. Research - 10%

• Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Department.
• Develop and execute clinical research and scholarly activities aligned with goals of the Department. Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research.

May necessitate (orally or in writing) instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.

4. Education / Teaching - 5%

• Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in Nephrology, Onco-Nephrology for medical fellows and residents who rotate through Section of Nephrology.
• Attend and participate in Division / Department teaching and continuing education conferences, which requires verbal interaction with colleagues and walking to meeting locations throughout the campus.
• Serve as a role model as a practitioner for faculty, fellows and residents and students.
• Provide education for department colleagues verbally or in writing by disseminating information obtained or learned from outside conferences and events.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Must be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationship including other physicians, patients, and subordinates.

CORE COMPETENCIE

5. IC - Analytical Thinking

• Gather relevant information systematically
• Break down problems into simple components
• Make sound decisions.

6. IC - Self-Motivation

• Set high standards of performance
• Pursue goals with energy and persistence
• Drive for results and achievement.

7. TC - Practice-Based Learning & Improvement

• Participates in on-going learning
• Demonstrates application of it in his / her role

8. IC - Build Relationships :

• Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; and
• Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.

9. IC - Innovative Thinking :

• Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; and
• Offer new ideas, solutions and / or options.

10. TC - Professionalism :

• Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team; and
• Employee demonstrates a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to the patient population and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements; and
• Employee demonstrates a commitment to excellence () and on-going professional development.

11. TC - Medical Knowledge

Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE :

Required :

The Assistant Professor, CFA must have completed the MD degree in an accredited medical school or equivalent. Has completed residency training in an approved American Residency Program or equivalent.

Completed clinical fellowship in Nephrology and has been accepted by the American Board of Internal Medicine - with a subspecialty in Nephrology.

As a clinician, he / she must be licensed as a physician in the State of Texas.

Recommended :

Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Work Location : Onsite

This position has a target base salary of $ 232,120 to $ 279,841 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.