Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-Rheumatology

About the role

The UTMB’s Department of Internal Medicine seeks board-certified rheumatologists (Assistant Professor) to join its expanding division. Faculty roles support clinical care, education, and research, with flexible mission profiles tailored to individual expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rheumatology care in one or more clinical sites (Galveston, League City, Clear Lake, Angleton-Danbury)
• Deliver inpatient consultative services for hospitalized patients with rheumatic diseases or autoimmune complications
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including musculoskeletal examination, arthrocentesis, joint injections, and point-of-care ultrasound (where applicable)
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and case conferences with nephrology, dermatology, and other subspecialties
• Collaborate with infusion services, pharmacy, and nursing staff to deliver team-based care including biologic therapies and immunosuppressive management
• Maintain clinical documentation, coding, and billing practices consistent with institutional standards
• Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and utilization review activities
• Supervise and educate rheumatology fellows during outpatient clinics, consultative services, and procedural training
• Teach Internal Medicine residents during subspecialty rotations, including didactic conferences and bedside instruction
• Provide clinical teaching for medical students during clerkships and elective rotations
• Participate in divisional, departmental, or institutional educational conferences
• Mentor trainees in scholarly activities, case reports, quality improvement projects, or research initiatives
• Contribute to fellowship recruitment, curriculum development, and program evaluation activities
• Engage in divisional meetings, planning, and quality improvement
• Serve on departmental, institutional, or professional committees
• Contribute to peer review, credentialing, and clinical pathway development
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and faculty development
• Maintain active licensure, board certification, and institutional credentials

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology (ABIM or equivalent)
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure
• Completed ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and professional growth

Skills

• Expertise in inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, and crystal arthropathies
• Skilled in musculoskeletal ultrasound, joint injections, and procedural rheumatology
• Experience in managing complex autoimmune diseases requiring multidisciplinary care
• Proven educator of medical students, residents, or fellows
• Active in scholarship through publications, presentations, or quality improvement projects
• Clinician educators: background in educational scholarship, curriculum design, or simulation-based training
• Physician-scientists: record of extramural funding, high-impact publications, and collaborative research
• Engaged in professional societies (e.g., ACR, regional organizations)
• Proficient with EHRs, decision-support tools, and telemedicine
• Dedicated to health equity and culturally responsive care for underserved population

Compensation and Support

Compensation follows the Department of Internal Medicine Faculty Compensation Plan and is benchmarked to AAMC Faculty Salary Survey data aligned by academic rank and geographic region. Total compensation includes base salary with potential for clinical productivity incentives, academic achievement bonuses, or research support depending on appointment track.

Faculty have access to:

• Divisional administrative support for scheduling, billing, and clinical operations
• Institutional resources for CME, professional development, and conferences
• Negotiable protected time for scholarship based on appointment track and funding
• Potential startup funding or research support for faculty with active research programs or competitive grant applications
• Mentorship, promotion guidance, and faculty development resources

Location and Quality of Life

Galveston Island, 30 miles south of Houston, offers Gulf Coast beaches, a mild climate, and historic charm, with a lower cost of living and easy access to Houston’s world-class amenities.

Houston offers rich cultural and recreational amenities—professional sports, performing arts, museums, diverse dining, and shopping—plus outdoor activities like beaches, fishing, and sailing. Excellent schools and proximity to the Texas Medical Center support academic collaboration and networking.

Major airports (Houston Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental) provide convenient access for national and international travel, supporting both professional engagement and personal connections.

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.