UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 2 months ago
Professor, Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care
Galveston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveUTMB Faculty Group Practice is seeking a Division Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine to lead a clinical and academic division serving Southeast Texas. The successful candidate will oversee clinical operations, direct an ACGME-accredited fellowship program, and develop the division's research portfolio while collaborating with departmental leadership.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for clinical operations across UTMB's multi-campus system, with particular attention to expanding access to subspecialty pulmonary and sleep services in Galveston, Clear Lake, League City, and Angleton-Danbury
Recruit, mentor, and retain clinical faculty to support service line growth and ensure sustainable call coverage for critical care and consultative services
Collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize critical care delivery models, quality improvement and patient safety, ICU staffing, operational efficiency and consultative services that meet the needs of UTMB's clinical strategic priorities across the campuses, including its Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral volume
Maintain an active clinical practice in pulmonary, critical care, or sleep medicine appropriate to academic rank and administrative responsibilities
Oversee the ACGME-accredited Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, ensuring compliance with program requirements, supporting fellow recruitment, and maintaining match competitiveness
Direct subspecialty education for Internal Medicine residents rotating through pulmonary and critical care services, coordinating teaching conferences, simulation training, and procedural instruction
Foster faculty development in clinical teaching and provide mentorship for junior faculty pursuing academic promotion
Develop the division's research portfolio through identification of collaborative opportunities, mentorship of faculty investigators, and pursuit of extramural funding
Leverage UTMB's research infrastructure, including the Galveston National Laboratory and Sealy Center for Vaccine Development, to advance investigation in pulmonary infectious diseases, acute respiratory failure, or other areas aligned with institutional strengths
Support quality improvement initiatives, outcomes research, and scholarly activity among fellows and faculty
Manage division budget, optimize resource allocation, and work with departmental leadership on revenue cycle performance and payer contracting
Participate in departmental strategic planning, faculty recruitment, and institutional committees as assigned
Collaborate with nursing leadership, respiratory therapy, and allied health professionals to ensure high-quality, team-based care delivery
Foster relationships with regional referral networks, community physicians, and healthcare systems to enhance UTMB's role as the academic medical center for Southeast Texas
Qualification
Required
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
Board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease or Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (or equivalent)
Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas
Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor at an accredited medical school, or qualifications consistent with appointment at this level at UTMB
Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical program development, education, or research
Track record of effective collaboration with administrative, clinical, and academic colleagues
Preferred
Experience in multi-site or health system operations
Fellowship training or expertise in interventional pulmonology, sleep medicine, or other focused area of pulmonary or critical care medicine
Record of extramural funding from NIH, foundations, or industry sponsors
Leadership roles in fellowship or residency education, including program director or associate program director experience
Involvement in professional societies, editorial boards, or national committees relevant to pulmonary, critical care, or sleep medicine
Experience with value-based care models, quality metrics, or population health initiatives
Leadership development through participation in structured programs such as leadership academies, executive education, or formal management and communication workshops
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Program
Professional development support
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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