Assistant/Associate Professor, Hematology - Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School
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UTHealth Houston
Houston, TX, US
Summary
The role involves providing outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric hematology patients across various specialized clinics. Additionally, the position requires mentoring medical students and residents while participating in clinical research and grant-funded projects.
Job Description
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time Pediatric Hematologist to join a combined Adult-Pediatric Hematology practice group as an Assistant or Associate Professor commensurate with experience. The candidate must be a qualified clinician-scholar who will advance our clinical practice, research, and educational missions. The group provides outpatient and inpatient care to classical hematology patients for UTHealth Houston and the Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Clinical:
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Staff three half-day clinic sessions each week among General Hematology, Bleeding Disorders, Thrombosis, and Sickle Cell clinics
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Provide 13 weeks of inpatient consultation services
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Provide direction to Nurses, MA’s, and NPs in a collaborative manner
Educational/Teaching:
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Provide education and mentorship for medical students, residents, and fellows taking Pedi Hematology rotation
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Participate in Departmental and Divisional case conferences and seminars
Research:
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Participate in clinical research trials as needed
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Contribute data to CDC, HRSA, and ATHN grants
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Utilize existing or expand lab facilities to further research in areas of bleeding disorders and thrombosis
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Explore collaborative possibilities with other hematologic clinical/research/educational programs within the Medical Center with the goal of increasing extramural funding
Administrative:
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As assigned by the Division Head
Other:
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Participate in departmental committees as deemed appropriate by Departmental Chair and or Division Head
Qualifications:
- Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License.
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Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
