Lung Transplant Hospitalist

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Lung Transplant Hospitalist. Duties include the following : 1.

Clinical:

care involving patients with advanced lung disease referred for lung transplantation as well as care pertaining to patients after receiving lung transplantation admitted to the "Pulmonary Transplant Floor" Service. 2.

Education:

Several education opportunities including but not limited to complex immunosuppression, interaction with other specialties, when necessary, exposure to procedures such as bronchoscopies, ECMO workshops, monthly literature review, lung transplant grand rounds and participation in quality initiatives are present. 3.

Research:

Our group participates in several clinical trials, organ donation device optimization, ex-vivo lung perfusion. We have has mentored several medical students, residents and fellows in various research projects leading to invitations for oral and poster presentations at International Conferences such as American Thoracic Society, CHEST, International Society of Heart Lung Transplantation in addition to published peer reviewed manuscripts. Applicants must have an M.D. degree or equivalent from an approved LCME medical school and satisfactory completion of an Internal Medicine residency program from an ACGME accredited program. The candidate must be eligible for Texas medical licensure and be board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!