UTHealth Houston · 4 months ago
Assistant/Associate/Professor - Fetal Institute Basic Science/Translational Scientist Faculty
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is a leading academic health center seeking applications for a tenure-track research faculty position in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Division of Fetal Institute. The role focuses on advancing research capabilities in fetal medicine, with responsibilities including research, teaching, clinical services, and supervision of medical students and residents.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Developing and sustaining an environment in the patient care units that supports excellence and innovation in clinical practice and patient care through assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and standards that support positive patient care outcomes, including excellent risk-adjusted outcomes
Performing a variety of staff management functions, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and terminating assigned management, clinical, and support staff
Facilitating, reviewing, and approving the budget for UTHealth Houston and Surgery Services, including estimates of future personnel and equipment needs; ensuring that hospital resources are optimally utilized through participation in strategic planning and financial budgeting processes, and development of practices that achieve specific objectives and resolution of unfavorable performance variances; providing leadership and implementing strategies to provide cost-effective quality care
Providing coaching, mentoring, support, and consultation to clinical managers, attending physicians, research personnel, colleagues, and clinical staff
Serving as a role model in professional behavior and leadership skills, problem-solving ability, and interpersonal skills
Delegating authority and accountability to clinical & nursing staff for clinical practice and patient care decisions that are consistent with professional standards, regulatory agencies, and organizational policies and procedures
Identifying patient and family needs of the populations served; recommending and/or developing new programs and services to meet those needs; assuring that age-specific equipment, supplies, and educational resources are available for assigned units/services
Collaborating with UTHealth Houston and hospital administration and physicians to identify future opportunities and define the direction of department services, developing and implementing plans to achieve identified goals, including OR efficiency, productivity, and patient throughput targets across the care continuum
Maintaining an ongoing departmental Quality Improvement Plan and process consistent with the organizational Quality Management Plan; developing and implementing unit-specific standards, policies, and procedures that guide and support the provision of care and services; continuously assessing and improving assigned departments' performance while enhancing service
Reviewing relevant financial reports and implementing modifications at UTHealth Houston and MHH to cut costs related to supplies, staffing, and service agreements, or identifying viable alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies
Participating in and/or chairing committees, work groups, and meetings as appropriate
Assuring interdisciplinary performance improvement programs are active, maintained, and ongoing. Following up to ensure that complaints have been satisfactorily handled. Collaborating to maintain a focus on providing excellent clinical services
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. and/or M.D. with postdoctoral training
Demonstrated potential (Assistant Professor) or established record (Associate/Full Professor) of innovative, high-impact research
Commitment to securing extramural funding and contributing to graduate and medical education
Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
Founded in 1972
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
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