Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\:
Clinical Care

• Provide inpatient general cardiology services, including consultation and management of hospitalized patients with cardiovascular conditions.
  
• Interpret and perform transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echocardiography as credentialed.
  
• Provide outpatient care for a wide range of cardiovascular diseases in faculty clinics, with emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, and longitudinal follow-up.
  
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with timely responsiveness to referring providers.
  
• Collaborate with subspecialists in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and vascular medicine to ensure comprehensive care.
  

• Participate in outreach activities and satellite clinics as assigned to expand access to cardiovascular services across UTMB campuses.
  

  Academic & Teaching Responsibilities
  

• Teach and mentor cardiovascular medicine fellows, residents, and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  
• Participate in didactic teaching, case conferences, journal clubs, and curriculum development for general cardiology education.
  

• Supervise trainee documentation and ensure compliance with institutional standards.
  

  Research & Scholarly Activity
  

• Contribute to clinical or outcomes-based research in general cardiology and non-invasive imaging.
  
• Participate in departmental quality and performance improvement initiatives.
  

• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings
  

  Administrative Duties
  

• Document patient encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  
• Participate actively in departmental and institutional meetings.
  
• Collaborate with clinic managers and inpatient teams to ensure smooth operations, patient access, and high-quality care delivery.
  

• Assist in the development of best practices and clinical protocols for inpatient and outpatient cardiology.
  

  Quality, Safety, & Compliance
  

• Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to departmental quality improvement programs.
  
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, state, and federal regulations.
  
• Maintain appropriate credentialing, licensure, and CME requirements.
  

• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews and peer-review processes.
  

  Professional Development & Community Engagement
  

• Attend and participate in regional and national meetings in cardiovascular medicine.
  
• Engage with referring providers, community physicians, and healthcare organizations to foster strong relationships.
  

• Represent UTMB in professional societies and outreach initiatives.
  

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\:
  

• MD degree (or equivalent).
  
• Board certified or eligible in ABIM Cardiovascular Diseases.
  
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine.
  
• Must possess or be eligible for a full medical license in the State of Texas.
  

SALARY\:
Commensurate with experience.

SUPERVISOR
Hani Jneid, MD