Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Ophthalmology/Head & Neck Surgery

About the role

This position serves as a Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) in the Department of Head & Neck Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. It involves providing patient care, teaching, and conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
  • Practices ophthalmology in an exemplary manner, balancing it with other academic activities.
  • Provides physician staffing for the inpatient service at a level commensurate with other ophthalmologists.
  • Reviews, evaluates, and interprets medical records and patient data.
  • Fills out ICD-10 and CPT coding on clinic charge cards within 24 hours.
  • Completes patient documentation for medical records according to institutional policy.
  • Communicates with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals about patient care and treatment.
  • Attends continuing education conferences to stay updated on current approaches in patient management.
  • Requests appropriate medical consultations for patients.
• Education/Teaching:
  • Contributes to a balanced and integrated educational program for fellows, residents, and other trainees.
  • Completes evaluation forms for rotating residents in a timely manner.
  • Develops and implements specific continuing education programs.
  • Attends and participates in Division/Department teaching and continuing conferences.
• Research:
  • Engages in clinical translational research and scholarly activities.
  • Synthesizes a myriad of information to develop research programs.
  • Seeks appropriate funding mechanisms to support research.
  • Publishes or presents results in a timely manner.
• Administration:
  • Serves on institutional and hospital committees as requested.
  • Assumes administrative duties as assigned by the Department Chairman or his/her designee.

Qualifications

• M.D. degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Ophthalmology.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.
• Experience in managing patients with head and neck cancer.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in ophthalmology.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in medical record documentation.
• Ability to attend and participate in continuing education conferences.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule (Hybrid Onsite/Remote).
• Competitive salary (Minimum Salary: USD 0, Midpoint Salary: USD 0, Maximum Salary: USD 0).
• Exempt from overtime pay.

Pay

Salary range is not specified.

Schedule

The position offers a flexible work schedule (Hybrid Onsite/Remote).

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