Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-General Medicine

About the Department

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) stands at an exciting crossroads of growth and transformation. As we continue Moving Medicine Forward, our focus is on advancing our tripartite mission—delivering high-value care, driving research and innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education. Our team is redefining what it means to deliver care in an academic setting, where access efficiency, discovery, and quality outcomes go hand in hand. We are investing in people, processes, and technology to create an environment where collaboration thrives, and every role contributes to advancing medicine.

About the Division

The Division of General Medicine at UTMB is dedicated to providing comprehensive patient-centered care for adults through excellence in clinical care, education, and research. With 38 faculty, 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and 99 residents, the Division delivers high-quality care across diverse settings, including ambulatory clinics, inpatient services, and community outreach programs. The Division plays a key role in advancing primary and hospital-based care by integrating multidisciplinary approaches that emphasize prevention, chronic disease management, care coordination, and population health. Faculty members actively engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, fostering an environment that supports lifelong learning and professional growth. Research and scholarly activity are integral to the Division’s work, with ongoing projects focused on healthcare delivery innovation, chronic disease outcomes, health equity, and evidence-based practice.

About the Role

UTMB is seeking a full-time ambulatory care physician at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice within the Division of General Medicine. This position emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty focused on improving health outcomes and advancing excellence in medical education. With more than 140 faculty and 46 Advanced Practice Providers—and growing—the Department of Medicine is committed to fostering excellence across all mission areas. We are seeking faculty who share our passion for innovation, value the power of collaboration, and want to be part of shaping the future of healthcare at UTMB.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and other learners in clinical and didactic settings.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, pharmacy, social work, and rehabilitation—to optimize patient outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development, clinical skills training, and academic programs.

St. Vincent’s Clinic Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to an underserved adult patient population in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizing preventive care and evidence-based disease management.
• Deliver longitudinal care for patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs through continuity of care and care coordination.
• Perform routine preventive screenings, chronic disease monitoring, medication management, and health maintenance in accordance with national clinical guidelines.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for medical students and residents, providing direct supervision, bedside teaching, and mentorship in the ambulatory setting.

Hospital Medicine – Nocturnist Responsibilities

• Provide attending nocturnist coverage or direct patient care on general medicine inpatient services with daily rounds, patient evaluation, and treatment plan development.
• Manage patients admitted with common medical conditions including pneumonia, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, acute kidney injury, sepsis, diabetic complications, and other general medical conditions.
• Lead interdisciplinary rounds with nursing, pharmacy, case management, physical therapy, and social work.
• Make admission, discharge, and transfer decisions with attention to appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate subspecialty consultation and co-management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives including reduction of hospital-acquired conditions and readmission prevention.
• Provide perioperative medical consultation and co-management for surgical patients.
• Supervise residents and medical students during inpatient rotations with bedside teaching and clinical reasoning education.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.