Office location
the university of texas rio grande valley
1201 w. University drive
human resources
mass building 2 nd floor
edinburg, tx 78539
edinburg: (956)665-2451
brownsville: (956) 882-8205
office hours:
monday-friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
faculty recruitment:
college of engineering & computer science: cecs@utrgv.edu
robert c. Vackar college of business & entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
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the above statements do not supersede or replace any statements made in the utrgv handbook of operating procedures or elsewhere which prescribe the role, responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel assigned to this job title, nor are they intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job title. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job title. Administration / management retain the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
title information
faculty title
job class code
job class code 10031
flsa
flsa exempt
position information
posting number
posting number frgv1669
working title
working title chief medical officer (open rank)
number of vacancies
number of vacancies 1
location
division/organization
division/organization division of health affairs
appointment period for non-tenure position
appointment period for non-tenure position 1 year
fte
fte 1.0
scope of job
under the general direction of the chief physician executive of ut health rgv, the chief medical officer is responsible for providing clinical strategic direction and oversight for ut health rgv. Oversees medical care delivery system, including development and implementation of strategies, programs, policies and procedures for all medical services. Collaborates with management, medical staff, and other constituents to recommend policy and strategic direction.
· oversees and assures that ambulatory infrastructure is on pace with current and future practice operations, including consistent performance targets and metrics, setting common standards of care, measuring and improving clinical outcomes, and disseminating best practices.
· lead executive responsible for medical service, research, and development plan ( msdrp ) bylaws/policies, ensures all msdrp guidelines, meetings, and procedures are followed in line with bylaws/policies.
· creates an organization focused on patient experience, safety, quality, and seamlessness of care.
· leads the medical executive committee, in collaboration with applicable chairs.
· leads the process of medical director supervision, goal setting and assessment. Takes a lead role in the professional development of medical directors.
· works with the chief physician executive of ut health rgv and assistant vice president of clinical affairs to produce actionable, timely, and accurate clinical dashboards; ensures that performance information is received by applicable stakeholders, and actively used to drive performance improvement.
· leads conversations pushing accountability to clinical chairs and departments on physician productivity, administrative responsibilities (open notes) and financial sustainability
· integrates clinical administrative leadership plans into existing channels to identify, develop, and mentor future leaders across the enterprise.
· provides leadership in improving patient experience, provider engagement, quality and safety for ut health rgv .
· works with key physician leaders to align physicians and clinical programs; integrates standards of care; and drives continuous improvement of quality.
· standardizes ambulatory operations, processes, policies, and procedures where desirable.
· assures that the clinical environment in which physicians’ practice is supportive of the school of medicine’s academic missions in education and research.
· promotes adherence to all applicable regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements.
· develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations.
· performs other job duties as required.
minimum qualifications
must have a license to practice medicine in the state of texas. Doctor of medicine (md) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (do). Six (6) years of experience providing medical direction and supervision of teams.
discipline specific required qualifications
preferred qualifications
license or certification required?
license or certification required? Yes
desired start date
desired start date 08/19/2024
eeo statement
it is the policy of the university of texas rio grande valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of title vii of the civil rights act of 1964, the title ix of the education amendments of 1972, section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, and the americans with disabilities act of 1990, as amended, our university is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
open date
open date 06/28/2024
close date
additional information
utrgv is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may
require presence at multiple locations throughout the rio grande valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive
and thereby subject to the provisions of the texas education code
§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is teacher retirement system of
texas ( trs ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the optional retirement
program ( orp ) instead of trs, subject to the position being 40 hours per week
and at least 135 days in length.
special instructions to applicants
the above statements do not supersede or replace any statements made in the utrgv handbook of operating procedures or elsewhere which prescribe the role, responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel assigned to this job title, nor are they intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job title. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job title. Administration / management retain the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
please note
texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not english to
demonstrate proficiency in english as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the test of
english as a foreign language ( toefl ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
international english language testing system ( ielts ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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