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Rheumatology Clinical Educator

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School
Department: Department of Medicine
Posted: Jun 10, 2025
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.

About The Department of Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine is home to 20 categorical residents per year, which includes a Primary Care Track and a Distinctions Track in Care Transformation, plus 5 preliminary interns in Medicine. Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC) is a 220-bed, safety net, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves as the inpatient training facility for this program. In September 2021, Dell Med's IM program deployed a resident staffed team to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA) Hospital. SMCA is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and comprehensive Level 1 Stroke Center. SMCA also has a Level IV Trama Center.

About The Rheumatology Clinical Educator Opportunity

The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional Rheumatology-trained physician to join the Department of Medicine as a Clinician-Educator in collaboration with CommUnityCare, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and main teaching site for our Internal Medicine residency program.

• Well-documented speaking, teaching, and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner in person and on the phone.
• Experience in precepting Internal Medicine Residents in an outpatient setting is preferred.
• Effective professional management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to interact with peers, executives, employees, and consultants in a manner that represents Dell Med positively.
• Sound judgement in decision-making.
• Ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge and experiences in a timely manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, projects and to prioritize.
• Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of medical practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

• Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance
• Appealing benefits offering 100% employer paid Options- PPO Medical Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Malpractice
• Desirable Optional Coverages - Vision, Dental, FSA, VGTL, and STD/LTD
• Alluring Retirement Plan Options - TRS & ORP
• Compelling Work/Life Balance - PTO, Sick Time, Holidays, Comp Time, CME, Wellness Time, Onsite Campus Childcare, and much more
• Exciting Opportunity for Professional Growth - Mentorship, Development & Merit Increases

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO degree with board certification (or board eligibility if within 2 years of residency) in Internal Medicine.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
• Strong clinical teaching skills.
• Training and experience in quality improvement initiatives.
• Eligible for appointments as an Assistant or Associate Professor.

Preferred:

• A working knowledge of Spanish is preferred.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application and submit a current CV. #healthstartshere2

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/163854



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