What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
We are hiring immediately for a Program Manager to join the dynamic Neurology team at UTHealth Houston. In this position, you will develop, plan, and manage the telemedicine program including budgets, negotiating service contracts, and reporting. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with Teladoc software, an interest in rural and community health, and resident and fellow education.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Develops, plans and manages all activities of a school/unit program(s) or project(s). Functions in a Leadership capacity in the program.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Oversees all aspects of the Telemedicine program activities. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors project progress. Develops, implements, and manages policies and procedures.
May manage/maintain annual Telemedicine budget, negotiate service contracts with various Telemedicine sites as well as overall Telemedicine Program, report on progress and/or authorize expenditures.
Informs upper management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.
Works closely with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities, such as Revenue Cycle, Compliance and the Contracts division in the Legal Department; participates in program growth and expansion of services
May assist in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies.
Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
Working in conjunction with Public Affairs, may create and edit various communications materials for the department/program, which may include printed materials, web site content and/or department newsletters.
Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.
May manage Human Resources activities for direct report in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training and development, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
Perform data management and analysis.
Ability to work outside regular working hours as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Experience with Teladoc software, preferred.
Interest in rural health and community outreach, preferred.
Interest in resident and fellow education, preferred.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
Five (5) years of applicable experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
