Description

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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.

FUNCTION

This is a faculty position who reports to the Chair, Department of Interventional Radiology, who reports to the Head, Division of Diagnostic Imaging. The primary location to practice will be at one of the outlying MD Anderson Houston Area Locations (HALs) with rotations to the main campus.

SCOPE

Interventional Radiology is an administrative unit that provides comprehensive image guided interventions as well as selected non-invasive diagnostic services using the various imaging modalities currently available.  In the discharge of the institution's mission, members of the department provide:    

(1)  excellent, comprehensive and compassionate care for the patients who have or may have

      cancer

(2) Image guided interventions in a cost-effective environment;

(3) programs and projects conducted to advance fundamental or clinical understanding of cancer 

(4) education for medical students, residents, fellows and pre- and post-graduate scientists; and

(5) interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to patient-centered clinical care, research and exceptional education.

The members of the Interventional Radiology Department are appointed upon the recommendation of the Department Chair, and report to the Chair for day-to-day operations. Under the direction of the Chair, members are responsible for high standards in clinical care, research and education. These responsibilities require the ability to reason deductively, act decisively, communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of persons, interact with highly sophisticated technology and understand complicated and comprehensive concepts, technologies and documents.

CORE VALUES

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); Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices

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

KEY FUNCTIONS

The Department of Interventional Radiology is seeking candidates for a clinical faculty appointment due to growth of our procedure volumes and facilities. The final rank of this appointment will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications. The clinical practice of the Department of Interventional Radiology encompasses a broad scope of image-guided interventions and therapies, with a particular focus on Interventional Oncology.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has experienced substantial growth, with coverage spanning a large geographical region in and around the greater Houston metropolitan area and serving a population of over seven million people. Since the opening of the Houston Area Locations (HALS) in West Houston and The Woodlands over six years ago, the Department of Interventional Radiology has become an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams at these locations and has continued to experience year-over-year growth.

This HALS faculty position will include a substantial portion of clinical time at The Woodlands, while maintaining full integration within the Department of Interventional Radiology and an academic appointment at the main campus. The selected candidate will also have dedicated clinical time at the Texas Medical Center, in addition to call responsibilities. This individual will become part of a multidisciplinary team made up of medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists dedicated to excellence in cancer care. Faculty in these positions will engage in a variety of clinical and academic responsibilities, including performing procedures, managing outpatient visits, providing inpatient care, teaching trainees, and contributing to scholarly initiatives. In addition to superb practice skills, our ideal candidate would possess strong leadership, vision, and interpersonal abilities essential to building a successful clinical practice in the Houston community.

The Department of Interventional Radiology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the largest Interventional Radiology groups in the country and is focused exclusively on serving the needs of cancer patients. Our breadth of procedures spans both oncology and non-oncology spheres. In addition to performing procedures at IR-dedicated facilities at the Texas Medical Center, we also perform procedures at two outpatient HALS in West Houston and The Woodlands. Our research program is well-funded and includes a dedicated preclinical laboratory for translational experiments equipped with a state-of-the-art hybrid CT and angiography system, as well as dedicated research staff to facilitate clinical studies. We train the next generation of leaders in Interventional Radiology through an independent IR residency program, an advanced Interventional Oncology fellowship, and participation in the joint integrated IR-DR residency program with the University of Texas Health Science Center.

Qualified applicants must be certified by the American Board of Radiology and CAQ certified (or eligible if a recent graduate) in Interventional Radiology, and must hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. The ideal candidate must have the mobility and willingness to work at any MD Anderson Houston Area Location in addition to the Texas Medical Center across the metropolitan area.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Must be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationships including other physicians, patients and a multitude of workforce members across the department, division, and institution.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1.     IC – Analytical Thinking:

•         Gather relevant information systematically
•         Break down problems into simple components
•         Make sound decisions

2.     IC – Self-Motivation:

•         Set high standards of performance
•         Pursue goals with energy and persistence
•         Drive for results and achievement

3.     TC – Practice-Based Learning & Improvement:

•         Participates in on-going learning
•         Demonstrates application of it in his/her role

4.     IC – Build Relationships:

•         Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; and
•         Show sincere interest in others and their concerns

5.     IC – Innovative Thinking:

•         Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; and
•         Offer new ideas, solutions and/or options

6.     TC – Professionalism:

•         Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team; and
•         Employee demonstrates a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a patient population of varied backgrounds and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements; and
•         Employee demonstrates a commitment to excellence (i.e. proper hand washing practices) and on-going professional development

7.     TC – Medical Knowledge:

•         Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description

SUPERVISION:

Received:

Chair of the Department of Interventional Radiology

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Required:

Medical degree

Board certification by the American Board of Radiology within five years of hire

CAQ certified (or eligible if a recent graduate) in Interventional Radiology

Licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners or Faculty Temporary License

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

EXPERIENCE:
Required:

-         At least 2 years’ experience as Instructor or 5 years post degree with any combination of time as a

o   Clinician

o   Clinical scientist or

o    GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residences or fellowships)

• -         Post residency training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
• -         Has taken steps to initiate education activities including mentoring
• -         Shows evidence of excellence in clinical care and performance
• -         Shows evidence of ability to develop an essential role in patient care services
• -         Demonstrates potential for institutional service
• -         Shows promise for effective participation in teams as appropriate for this role