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POSITION DESCRIPTION ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CLINICAL FACULTY APPOINTMENT Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma SUMMARY The selected faculty member will report to the Chairman of the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, and hold a rank of Assistant Professor, based on prior level of experience and academic accomplishments. The selected faculty will provide clinical care to patients, manage care teams for both inpatient and outpatient settings, and provide a teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students in the specialties of Lymphoma. He/she will independently design, execute, and conduct a broad range of Lymphoma research projects in his/her respective field with a focus on translational and clinical studies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Caring Behaviors Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers Integrity Behaviors Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values Safety: Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone's attention; Models safe behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly) Discovery Behaviors Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so I. Administration (1%) Serves on institutional and hospital committees and attends appropriate meetings, which may include travel to each meeting site. Listens to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary.

Visually reviews all documents pertaining to committee functions. Additional opportunities may available to coordinate the lymphoma clinical research infrastructure, and organize local and national meetings sponsored through MD Anderson. II.Education/Teaching (3%) Attends, participates, and leads Department teachings and continuing education conferences

Keeps current with educational requirements and standards by level of trainee as it pertains to institutional, state, medical board and crediting body. III.Patient Care (62%) Practices clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities. 1

Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations. Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician's subspecialty. This may require standing, bending, stooping, lifting, hearing manual dexterity, and clear and concise verbal communications.

2. Develops and maintains a clinical practice for patients referred to MD Anderson Cancer Center. a.

Provides physician staffing for the Lymphoma/Myeloma Center and consult service at a level commensurate with that which would be provided by other medical oncologists with the same level of training and experience. b. Manages of patient-care provider teams.

c. Completes patient documentation for medical records within timeframes required by institutional policy; will require dictating in a clear and concise manner, and visual review of documents. d.

Visually reviews for proper ICD-10 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents in accordance with Institutional policy. e. Corresponds as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information Requisition ID: 176798 Employee Status: Regular Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Work Location: Onsite #LI-Onsite Apply