Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a board-certified pulmonologist, critical care physician to join a growing clinical and academic division serving Southeast Texas through UTMB's multi-campus health system.

Faculty members will provide subspecialty care for patients with respiratory diseases, critical illnesses, and sleep disorders, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and have opportunities to develop scholarly activities aligned with their interests and the division's strategic priorities. 

The successful candidate should have an MD degree or equivalent and satisfactory completion of a Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship from an ACGME accredited program. Candidate must be eligible for Texas medical licensure and be board certified/eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Faculty responsibilities are tailored to individual expertise and appointment track, with flexibility to emphasize clinical, educational, or research missions. All faculty maintain clinical practice and contribute to educational activities commensurate with their appointment.

Clinical Responsibilities

Pulmonary Medicine:

• Provide outpatient pulmonary care in one or more clinical sites (Galveston, League City, Clear Lake) for patients with asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension, pleural diseases, and other respiratory conditions
• Deliver inpatient consultative services for hospitalized patients with respiratory failure, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pleural effusions, hemoptysis, and complex respiratory conditions
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures including flexible bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial biopsy, EBUS-guided sampling (for interventional pulmonology-trained faculty), and therapeutic bronchoscopy
• Perform thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and other bedside procedures
• Interpret pulmonary function tests, chest imaging, and diagnostic studies

Critical Care Medicine:

• Provide attending coverage in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) or other ICU settings with 24/7 in-house coverage model or scheduled attending blocks
• Manage critically ill patients with respiratory failure, septic shock, ARDS, multi-organ dysfunction, and other life-threatening conditions
• Perform critical care procedures including central line placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and ultrasound-guided procedures
• Lead multidisciplinary ICU rounds with nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, nutrition, and physical therapy
• Manage hemodynamics, vasopressor and inotrope therapy, and fluid resuscitation in shock states
• Coordinate care with surgical services, transplant teams, and other subspecialties for complex critically ill patients
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives for sepsis management, ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, and ICU outcomes
• Provide family meetings and goals of care discussions in collaboration with palliative care

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Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine-Pulmonary/Critical Care

UTMB is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider within the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians to provide comprehensive pulmonary and critical care services across an inpatient setting. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated clinician who values teamwork, education, and quality improvement in an academic environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Provide inpatient ICU, including co-management of critically ill patients, ventilator management, and collaboration with ICU consultants.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including histories, physical exams, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of results.
• Provide inpatient care in the intensive care unit (ICU) under physician supervision, including ventilator management and co-management of critically ill patients.
• Perform or assist with procedures such as thoracentesis, arterial line insertion, central line placement, and other interventions as credentialed and trained.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals—to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Educate patients and families about disease management, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, case discussions, and evidence-based practice reviews within the Division.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including respiratory therapy, nursing, radiology, and surgery—for optimal patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure (or eligibility) as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Texas.
• National certification in an applicable specialty area (e.g., Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, or NCCPA-certified PA-C).
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in pulmonary, critical care, or hospital medicine.
• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

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Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine-Pulmonary and Critical Care