Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Head and Neck Surgery

POSITION TITLE:      Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment

DEPARTMENT:         Head and Neck Surgery

DIVISION:                   Surgery

REPORTS TO:           Department Chair

MISSION STATEMENT

 The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

 FUNCTION

 This is a faculty position responsible to the Chairman of the Department of Head and Neck Surgery who reports to the Head of the Division of Surgery.

 SCOPE:

 Provides clinical expertise for patients referred for care at the following satellite facility practice settings:  Provides care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students in the specialty of head and neck surgery.

 CORE VALUES 

 Caring Behaviors

            • Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times

• Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork; Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers

 Integrity Behaviors

• Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly

 • Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values

 • Safety: Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone’s attention; Models safe behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly); Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices

 Discovery Behaviors

• Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust;    Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas

 • Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; seeks personal growth and enables others to do so

  KEY FUNCTIONS

 I.          Clinical

             A.         Practice clinical surgery in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Surgeons, properly balanced with other academic activities.

1.         Develop and maintain a clinical head and neck surgery practice for head and neck surgical patients referred to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

a.         Provide physician staffing for the outpatient head and neck surgery clinic and the inpatient head and neck service at a level commensurate of that which would be provided by other head and neck surgeons with the same level of training and experience.  This will include having the mental and physical dexterity required for performing complex surgical operations on patients afflicted with head and neck disease.

b.         Visually review for proper CPT coding and approve all surgical procedure charge documents within 5 working days.

c.         Complete patient documentation for medical records within time frames provided by institutional policy.  Will require dictating in a clear and concise manner, and visual review of documents.

d.         Correspond as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with referring physicians regarding patient care and treatment.

e.         Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty.  This will require listening to and assimilating information from the conferences.

                        f.          Request appropriate medical consultations for head and neck patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians.

            2.         Develop and maintain a surgical practice for oncology patients referred to MD Anderson Cancer Center at Methodist Woodlands and  St. Luke’s Woodlands.

a.              Practices at a level commensurate which would be provided by other surgeons with that same level of training and experience.

b.              Complete patient documentation for medical records within timeframes required by institutional policy.  Will require dictating in a clear and concise manner, and visual review of documents.

c.              Correspond as appropriate in writing on in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment.

d.              Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty.  This will require listening to and assimilating information at the conferences.

e.              Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians.

3.         Provide a role model in head and neck surgery as a practitioner for faculty, fellows and residents and students rotating on the service.

4.         Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the Department.

II.         Administration                                                            

 A.         Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings which may include walking to each meeting site.  Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary.  Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions.

 III.        Research                                                                                     

 A.         Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Department.

1.         Develop programs of clinical and basic science research and scholarly activities in keeping within the goals of the Department.  Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research.  May necessitate (verbally or in writing) instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.

2.         Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical research.  May require completion of grant application forms through verbal dictation or use of a computer and keyboard.  Also will require budget development and analysis.

IV.        Education/Teaching                                                                    

A.         Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in the head and neck sciences for fellows and for head and neck surgery residents and students who rotate through the head and neck surgery service.

1.         After comprehensive review and analysis, develop, implement, provide and evaluate the written learning materials for the specific graduate curriculum in head and neck surgery and the head and neck sciences.

2.         Develop and implement specific continuing education programs pertaining to head and neck surgery.  Analyze continuing education needs and, using a dictating machine or a computer and keyboard, develop continuing education programs.

3.         Attend and participate in Division/Department teaching and continuing education conferences which requires verbal interaction with colleagues and walking to meeting locations throughout the campus.

V.         Service                                                                                                                                   

A.         Represent the Department of Head and Neck Surgery in local, regional, state, and national matters pertaining to the field of head and neck surgery.  Will require traveling to sites outside of the Houston area and, upon return, disseminating the information obtained or learned by verbally or in writing sharing with department colleagues.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Must be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationships including other physicians, patients and subordinates.

CORE COMPETENCIES  

1. IC – Analytical Thinking

 • Gather relevant information systematically

 • Break down problems into simple components

 • Make sound decisions

2. IC – Self-Motivation

 • Set high standards of performance

 • Pursue goals with energy and persistence

 • Drive for results and achievement

3. TC – Practice-Based Learning & Improvement

 • Participates in on-going learning

 • Demonstrates application of it in his/her role  

4. IC – Build Relationships

 • Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; and

 • Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.

5. IC – Innovative Thinking

 • Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; and

 • Offer new ideas, solutions and/or options. 

6. TC – Professionalism

 • Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships       with physicians and all members of the health care team; and

 • Employee demonstrates a high level of responsibility, ethical practice; adherence to legal and regulatory requirements; and

 • Employee demonstrates a commitment to excellence (i.e. proper hand washing practices) and on-going professional development.

7. TC – Medical Knowledge

 • Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description.  

SUPERVISION

Received: Chairman, Department of Head and Neck Surgery

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Completed the M.D. degree in an accredited medical school or equivalent; Licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners; Board certified in Otolaryngology

EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years experience as Instructor or 5 years post degree with any combination of time as a:

·  clinician

·  clinical scientist or

·  GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships)

 LICENSURE

Must possess a currently valid and active Texas Medical license to practice medicine in the State of Texas

This position has a target base salary of $369,879 to $450,055 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.