Careers in Quality

Pulmonary, Critical Care (PCC) Faculty Opportunities
University of Texas Medical Branch – 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 Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM) is seeking a full-time faculty candidate to join our growing Division. The PCCSM Division at UTMB Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases through our clinical, educational, and research missions. We provide comprehensive diagnosis and management for a broad range of respiratory diseases, offer outstanding clinical care for patients with respiratory disorders, and serve as a resource to regional physicians who share in the care of patients with respiratory diseases. We offer comprehensive outpatient services throughout the area. Our three sleep laboratories are located on the Galveston and Angleton Danbury campuses, with another convenient center in Webster.

Physician faculty positions available in OP and ICU. MICU coverage is 26 weeks (12-hour shifts) and will cover both inpatient and outpatient clinical activities. All positions will participate in the educational activities of the department. The successful candidates will have an established interest in health services research, a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a desire to compete for extramural funding. 

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 trial is highly 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 PCC.
• 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 http://www.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

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.

About The University of Texas Medical Branch

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas, about 50 miles southeast of downtown Houston. As a major academic medical center, UTMB Health includes schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Biomedical Sciences; a robust research enterprise that attracts nearly $150 million in funding annually; a comprehensive inpatient care complex and Level 1 trauma center on Galveston Island; and an extensive network of campus- and community-based outpatient clinics. Its 12,000 employees work on the main campus in Galveston and at locations throughout East, Southeast and South Texas.

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