Director Sickle Cell Program
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 803689
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, is seeking a faculty member to lead our adult sickle cell disease program. The ideal candidate will continue to grow the program to national and international excellence, while bridging basic science and clinical/translational research. This position will also care for patients with other classical hematological disorders. This position will provide clinical care in the Parkland Health and Hospital System. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to existing clinical research opportunities and teaching of UTSW students, house staff and hematology/oncology fellows.
Applicant 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. Candidate must be eligible for Texas medical licensure and be board certified in Internal Medicine. Board certification in Hematology/Oncology is preferred.
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
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Health Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- 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
- 9 Set Paid Holidays and 3 Paid Floating Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 160 Hours (20 days) of PTO accrued per year (13.33 hours/month)
- PTO annual accrual rate increases four hours for every subsequent year of service
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
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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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