POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch seeks board-certified internists at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join a growing Division of General Medicine serving Southeast Texas through UTMB's multi-campus health system.
Faculty members will provide comprehensive adult primary care, hospital medicine services, consultative general medicine, and care for medically complex patients, contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and have opportunities to develop scholarly activities aligned with their interests and the division's strategic priorities.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest department within UTMB's John Sealy School of Medicine. Under the leadership of Dr. Salim Hayek, the department emphasizes data-driven strategies, precision medicine, and integration of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence into clinical operations. The department's mission encompasses excellence in patient care, robust training programs, and expansion of research activities across basic, translational, and clinical domains.
For more information about the Department of Internal Medicine, please visit our UTMB Internal Medicine website.

DIVISION STRENGTHS AND RESOURCES

The Division of General Medicine provides comprehensive primary care, hospital medicine, and consultative general internal medicine services for adult patients across UTMB's multi-campus system. Division programs include:

Outpatient General Medicine Programs:

• Primary Care Clinics.
• Complex Care Management.
• Continuity Clinic for Residents.
• Preventive Medicine and Health Maintenance.
• Anticoagulation Management.
• Care Transitions and Hospital Follow-Up.

Hospital Medicine and Inpatient Services:

• Academic Hospitalist Service.
• Direct Care Hospitalist Service.
• Perioperative Medicine & Surgical Co-Management.
• Hospital Quality and Safety Initiatives.

Specialized General Medicine Programs:

• Substance Use Disorder Management.
• Medication Therapy Management.
• Chronic Pain Management.
• Point-of-Care Ultrasound.
• Telemedicine Services.

Multi-Site Operations and Special Settings:

• Multi-Site Clinical Operations.
• TDCJ General Medicine Services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty responsibilities are tailored to individual expertise and appointment track, with flexibility to emphasize clinical, educational, or research missions. All faculty maintain clinical practice and contribute to educational activities commensurate with their appointment.

Clinical Responsibilities

Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist:

• Provide attending nocturnist coverage or direct patient care on general medicine inpatient services with daily rounds, patient evaluation, and treatment plan development.
• Manage patients admitted with common medical conditions including pneumonia, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, acute kidney injury, sepsis, diabetic complications, and other general medical conditions.
• Lead interdisciplinary rounds with nursing, pharmacy, case management, physical therapy, and social work.
• Make admission, discharge, and transfer decisions with attention to appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate subspecialty consultation and co-management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives including reduction of hospital-acquired conditions and readmission prevention.
• Provide perioperative medical consultation and co-management for surgical patients.
• Supervise residents and medical students during inpatient rotations with bedside teaching and clinical reasoning education.

General Responsibilities:

• Document clinical encounters with comprehensive assessment, treatment plans, and follow-up arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing practices for primary care and hospital medicine services.
• Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in peer review, case review, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

Educational Responsibilities:

• Supervise Internal Medicine residents in continuity clinic, inpatient general medicine services, and serve as longitudinal career mentors.
• Teach bedside clinical skills including history-taking, physical examination, clinical reasoning, and communication skills.
• Provide procedural teaching including basic procedures (venipuncture, intravenous access, Foley catheter placement) and advanced procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis, arthrocentesis, central line placement, arterial line placement) as applicable.
• Deliver didactic lectures on general medicine topics including common inpatient and outpatient conditions, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based medicine.
• Mentor trainees in career development, specialty selection, and professional identity formation.
• Contribute to curriculum development, competency assessment, and program evaluation for medical student and residency education.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (or equivalent).
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Texas.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and professional development.

COMPENSATION AND SUPPORT
Compensation follows the Department of Internal Medicine Faculty Compensation Plan and is benchmarked to AAMC Faculty Salary Survey data aligned by academic rank and geographic region. Total compensation includes base salary with potential for clinical productivity incentives (for outpatient-based faculty), academic achievement bonuses, or research support depending on appointment track.

UTMB offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Program, life and disability insurance, and professional liability coverage

LOCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Galveston Island (population approximately 50,000) is located 30 miles south of Houston, the nation's fourth-largest city. The island offers Gulf Coast beaches, extensive water recreation opportunities, temperate climate, and historic charm. The region provides notably lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan markets while maintaining proximity to Houston's world-class amenities.

Houston provides comprehensive cultural and recreational resources including professional sports (Astros, Texans, Rockets), performing arts venues, the Museum District, diverse international dining, and extensive shopping. The region offers excellent outdoor recreation with beach access, fishing, and sailing, along with strong public and private school options. The Texas Medical Center's proximity facilitates academic collaboration and professional networking.

Major airports (Houston Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental) provide convenient access for national and international travel, supporting both professional engagement and personal connections.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum vitae with complete bibliography
• Letter of Intent
• Three professional references with current contact information (letters will be requested at appropriate stage)

Initial inquiries are treated confidentially. Formal reference checks and finalist interviews will be conducted only with candidate's explicit permission.

UTMB Health provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse faculty that reflects the communities we serve.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.