Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician

The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional Pulmonology & Critical Care physician to join the Division of Pulmonology & Critical Care within the Department of Internal Medicine. Applicants should be eligible for appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level and should have experience in medical education, clinical program development, and scholarship. Applicants must be board-certified, or board eligible in Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine.

About Dell Med and the University of Texas 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. In September 2021, Dell Med's IM program deployed a resident staffed team to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA) Hospital. SMCA is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and comprehensive Level 1 Stroke Center. SMCA also has a Level IV Trama Center.

About Austin

Austin is a vibrant, lively university city, known for its excellent public K-12 schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country's best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

About the Division

The growing Division of Pulmonology & Critical Care at Dell Medical School aims to provide world-class clinical care. The division has over 20 faculty members with subspecialties in interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, sleep medicine, sarcoidosis, and cough. There is also an interventional pulmonary program. The division works to advance the field of Pulmonology & Critical Care through collaborative research and training of new physician leaders. There is a 3-year pulmonology and critical care fellowship program with a total of nine fellows in training. Housed within the Department of Internal Medicine, the division of Pulmonology & Critical Care works in collaboration with many specialties to ensure the highest quality of care for patients. The division is committed to meeting the expanding clinical needs of the central Texas region and providing the highest quality of patient centered care to our patients.

Job Summary

Development of a strong pulmonology and critical care presence and infrastructure for care delivery, education, and research is essential for meeting the goals of Dell Medical School.

This position will provide direct patient care for patient populations in the specialty of pulmonology and critical care medicine. The candidate will also work with the Dell Med and UT Health Austin leadership on quality improvement projects, development of care models, and in medical education with an aim to meaningfully improve healthcare system processes and delivery of high value care for patients in Travis County. This position will also include working with students, residents, and fellows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient and outpatient patient care.
• Collaborating with UT Health Austin, community health systems, and other Dell Med clinical partners to develop new models of care, clinical protocols and deliver outstanding care.
• Participation in continuous process improvements within the outpatient settings, to include collaboration and program expansion in pulmonary services.
• Working with students, residents, and fellows in our clinical settings.

• MD degree with residency training in Internal Medicine and Pulmology & Critical Care fellowship training
• Able to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level.
• Experience in mentoring students, residents, and fellows.
• Training and experience in leading quality improvement initiatives.
• Spanish language fluency is appreciated, but not required.

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.