Assistant Instructor-Hyperbaric Fellow
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 387291
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Be an integral part of a growing family medicine department at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. The Department of Family and Community Medicine has a new chairman with the vision to create a strong, nationally recognized department. The Department of Family and Community Medicine is seeking an outstanding hyperbaric fellow.
Full-time position available:
Assistant Instructor – Hyperbaric Fellow
• Qualifications: excellent clinical skills, M.D. or D.O. degree, eligibility for or certification by the American Board of Family Medicine or equivalent qualifications in family medicine and Texas medical licensure
• The Hyperbaric Fellow will be trained in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, which comprises the clinical use of hyperbaric oxygen, wound care, and other uses of hyperbaric oxygen, and the appropriate critical care interventions necessary for the treatment of patients including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, fluid resuscitation and the interpretation of arterial blood gases during therapy.
• Under the direction of the faculty, the Fellow will be responsible for, student and junior house-staff orientation and scheduling, inpatient and outpatient consults, and call for consults and emergencies.
• The Fellow will complete a research project under the guidance of one of the faculty members in the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit and submit an abstract or paper for presentation at a national meeting or for publication.
• The fellow will participate in center conferences, seminars and in the education of medical students, residents, and house-staff who rotate on the service.
• The Fellow will participate in external rotations at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Diving Medicine Course, and / or similar courses and other rotations external to and within Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and its affiliates as directed by the fellowship program director.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
All interested candidates should apply online and submit an updated CV, reference list with the names and contact information of three references, and thoughtful cover letter that provides background, career goals, and explanation of interest in joining the faculty at UT Southwestern electronically to: F. David Schneider, M.D., M.S.P.H., Professor and Chairman at david.schneider@utsouthwestern.edu
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
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. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Benefits
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Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
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Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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