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PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION POSITION DESCRIPTION
RANK: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT/Section:
Cancer Medicine/Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
This is a faculty position responsible to the Chairman, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Provides clinical and research expertise in patient care in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medicine, and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, observers, visitors, and students of cancer medicine.
CHARACTERISTICS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Clinical - 80%
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Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Examiners. Develop and maintain a service for patients referred to the UT MD Anderson.
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Provide clinical staffing for the Department at a commensurate level with that which would be provided by other clinicians with the same level of training and experience.
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Visually review for proper ICD-10 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents within one working day.
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Complete patient documentation for medical records within timeframes provided by institutional policy. Will require charting in a clear and concise manner, and visual review of documents.
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Correspond as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with referring physicians and other health care personnel regarding patient care and treatment.
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Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians and other health care personnel as appropriate.
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Provide a role model as a practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents, and students rotating in the Department.
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Provide a balanced and integrated educational program for fellows and for observers, visitors, medical residents, and students who rotate through the various Sections in the Department.
a. After comprehensive review and analysis, develop, implement, provide, and evaluate the written learning materials for the specific graduate curriculum in cancer medicine.
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Develop and implement specific continuing education programs pertaining to cancer rehabilitation medicine. Analyze education needs and, using a dictating machine or a computer keyboard, develop continuing education programs.
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Attend and participate in Division/Department teaching and continuing education conferences, which require verbal interaction with colleagues and walking to meeting locations throughout the campus.
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Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the Department.
II. Administration - 5%
Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings, which may include walking to each meeting site. Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions.
III. Research - 10%
Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Department.
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Develop programs of clinical research and scholarly activities in keeping within the goals of the Department. Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research. May necessitate (orally or in writing) instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.
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Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical or basic research. May require completion of grant application forms through oral dictation or use of a computer and keyboard. This will also require budget development and analysis.
IV. Education - 5%
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Represent the Department in local, regional, state, and national matters pertaining to cancer rehabilitation medicine. Will require traveling to sites outside of the Houston area and, upon return, disseminating the information obtained or learned by sharing with the department colleagues verbally or in writing.
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Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings, which may include walking to each meeting site. Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions.
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Keep 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.
Complies with all policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role and department mission
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Licensed to Practice in Texas
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Board Certified (or obtained within departmental timeline), unless exempted
Preferred:
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Physician who has completed post-graduate residency training and is board certified/eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
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Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medicine
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
Required: Degree and residency requirements as defined by the Texas Medical Board. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Experience
- Doctorate level degree
- Has completed residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation medicine
- GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships)
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.
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 182961
- 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
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Which universities and institutions sponsor visas for professors in Texas?
The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, Southern Methodist University, Rice University, and Texas Tech University are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for faculty in Texas. These institutions regularly file Labor Condition Applications for tenure-track, visiting, and research professor positions across a wide range of academic disciplines.
Which visa types are most commonly used for professor roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for full-time professor positions, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree. The O-1A is an alternative for professors with exceptional records of publications, awards, or citations. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is frequently used for visiting scholars and postdoctoral researchers, though it carries a two-year home residency requirement for some nationalities.
Which cities in Texas have the most professor visa sponsorship jobs?
Austin and College Station generate significant faculty hiring through UT Austin and Texas A&M respectively. Houston is a strong market given the concentration of Rice University, University of Houston, and multiple medical school campuses. Dallas and Fort Worth have active hiring across SMU, UT Dallas, and TCU. San Antonio rounds out the major markets through UTSA and UT Health San Antonio.
How to find professor visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters professor roles by visa sponsorship status, so you can search specifically for Texas faculty positions where employers have a documented history of H-1B or O-1 sponsorship. This removes the need to manually check each university's LCA filings. Browse professor jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate to see current openings across UT, Texas A&M, Rice, and other sponsoring institutions.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for professors seeking visa sponsorship?
Texas public universities follow federal prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program, but faculty salaries also reflect institutional rank and discipline, so STEM and business faculty typically see different wage benchmarks than humanities roles. Texas A&M and UT system campuses have dedicated international faculty offices that manage the sponsorship process, which can make the experience more streamlined than at smaller private colleges with less immigration infrastructure.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored professor jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.