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Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston  ·  Galveston, TX
Assistant ProfessorNon-TenureClinical Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine

Position summary

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Clinical Care • Provide inpatient general cardiology services, including consultation and management of hospitalized patients with cardiovascular conditions. • Interpret and perform transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echocardiography as credentialed. • Provide outpatient care for a wide range of cardiovascular diseases in faculty clinics, with emphasis on prevention, chronic disease

management, and longitudinal follow-up. • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with timely responsiveness to referring providers. • Collaborate with subspecialists in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and vascular medicine to ensure comprehensive care. • Participate in outreach activities and satellite clinics as assigned to expand access to cardiovascular services across

UTMB campuses. Academic & Teaching Responsibilities • Teach and mentor cardiovascular medicine fellows, residents, and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings. • Participate in didactic teaching, case conferences, journal clubs, and curriculum development for general cardiology education. • Supervise trainee documentation and ensure compliance with institutional standards. Research & Scholarly

Activity • Contribute to clinical or outcomes-based research in general cardiology and non-invasive imaging. • Participate in departmental quality and performance improvement initiatives. • Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings Administrative Duties • Document patient encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR). • Participate actively in

departmental and institutional meetings. • Collaborate with clinic managers and inpatient teams to ensure smooth operations, patient access, and high-quality care delivery. • Assist in the development of best practices and clinical protocols for inpatient and outpatient cardiology. Quality, Safety, & Compliance • Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to departmental quality improvement programs. • Ensure compliance

with all institutional, state, and federal regulations. • Maintain appropriate credentialing, licensure, and CME requirements. • Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews and peer-review processes. Professional Development & Community Engagement • Attend and participate in regional and national meetings in cardiovascular medicine. • Engage with referring providers, community physicians, and healthcare

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