Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Head and Neck Surgery

The mission of UT MD Anderson is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

This is a faculty position reporting to the Section Chief of Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics in the Department of Head and Surgery.

The Section of Oral Oncology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, at UT MD Anderson is seeking candidates for an assistant professor position in the clinical faculty track with a focus in oral rehabilitation of patients with cancer and expertise in treating oral morbidities of cancer care. Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in oral/maxillofacial surgery or prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthodontics or oral medicine, and must have completed a fellowship in one of the recognized dental specialties/sub-specialties.

Candidates must be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.

The candidate will develop a specialty practice in cancer-related oral rehabilitation collaborating closely with the head and neck multidisciplinary team. There will be ample opportunities for clinical research in a comprehensive cancer center environment. Responsibilities will also include teaching of residents and fellows. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent qualifications in education, clinical care, and research.

1. Practices oral oncology in an exemplary manner upholding standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, properly balanced with other academic activities. Must be able to identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience. Must also communicate (verbal and written) and relate well to others at the medical, professional, technical, and administrative levels.

1. Develops and maintains a clinical ophthalmology practice for patients referred to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

a. Provides physician staffing for the outpatient ophthalmology clinic and the inpatient service at a level commensurate with what would be provided by other ophthalmologists with the same level of training and experience.

b. Must also be able to review, evaluate, and correctly interpret medical records and patient data based on previous training, experience, and knowledge.

c. Fills out proper ICD-10 and CPT coding on the clinic charge cards within 24 hours.

d. Completes patient documentation for medical records using standards set forth and within time frames provided by institutional policy. This will require dictating in a clear and concise manner, and review of documents.

e. Corresponds as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with referring physicians or with other physicians involved with the management of the patient's disease regarding patient care and treatment.

f. Keeps abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty. This will require listening to and assimilating information from the conferences.

g. Requests appropriate medical consultations for patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians.

3. Provides medical direction of non-physician personnel (Ophthalmic Technician, Patient Coordinators, and Registered Nurses).

a. An ophthalmologist is responsible to each patient for all aspects of ophthalmologic care.

b. While optimal ophthalmologic care involves a one-to-one relationship between ophthalmologist and patient, it may be necessary to utilize non-physician personnel to perform technical functions relating to the care of the patient under the personal direction of the physician.

c. Delegation of functions to non-physician personnel is based on specific criteria (i.e., the individual's education, training, and demonstrated skills).

Contributes to a balanced and integrated educational program in ophthalmology for fellows, residents, and other trainees who rotate through the Ophthalmology Section.

1. Completes the evaluation forms for rotating residents in a…