Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Professional Responsibilities

• Clinical Care

• Provide inpatient general cardiology services, including consultation and management of hospitalized patients with cardiovascular conditions.

• Interpret and perform transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echocardiography as credentialed.

• Provide outpatient care for a wide range of cardiovascular diseases in faculty clinics, with emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, and longitudinal follow-up.

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with timely responsiveness to referring providers.

• Collaborate with subspecialists in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and vascular medicine to ensure comprehensive care.

• Participate in outreach activities and satellite clinics as assigned to expand access to cardiovascular services across UTMB campuses.

• Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor cardiovascular medicine fellows, residents, and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Participate in didactic teaching, case conferences, journal clubs, and curriculum development for general cardiology education.

• Supervise trainee documentation and ensure compliance with institutional standards.

• Research & Scholarly Activity

• Contribute to clinical or outcomes-based research in general cardiology and non-invasive imaging.

• Participate in departmental quality and performance improvement initiatives.

• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings.

• Administrative Duties

• Document patient encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Participate actively in departmental and institutional meetings.

• Collaborate with clinic managers and inpatient teams to ensure smooth operations, patient access, and high-quality care delivery.

• Assist in the development of best practices and clinical protocols for inpatient and outpatient cardiology.

• Quality, Safety, & Compliance

• Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to departmental quality improvement programs.

• Ensure compliance with all institutional, state, and federal regulations.

• Maintain appropriate credentialing, licensure, and CME requirements.

• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews and peer-review processes.

• Professional Development & Community Engagement

• Attend and participate in regional and national meetings in cardiovascular medicine.

• Engage with referring providers, community physicians, and healthcare organizations to foster strong relationships.

• Represent UTMB in professional societies and outreach initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD degree (or equivalent).
• Board certified or eligible in ABIM Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine.
• Must possess or be eligible for a full medical license in the State of Texas.

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.

Compensation