Assistant/Associate Professor - Pediatric Infectious Disease at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

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Extended Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor - Pediatric Infectious Disease

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Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Position Description

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Values-Based Culture
Carnegie Classification
Hispanic-Serving Institution

The Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a Pediatric Infectious Diseases to join an established Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division


Practice Highlights -
* Be a part of the team of 2 physicians to provide outstanding clinical care to a diverse patient population in Western Texas and eastern New Mexico
* Educate the next generation of clinicians by delivering comprehensive education to pediatric residents and Texas Tech medical students 
* Support the clinical and academic mission of this well-established Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Texas Tech
* Enjoy a positive work environment for the division that encourages communication, trust, team-work and professional growth and ensure that all staff feel valued and supported.
* Provide outpatient and inpatient service, where the pediatric hospitalists are responsible for admitting all patients
* Faculty appointment at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Assistant /Associate Professor)

Requisition ID

38930BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Major/Essential Functions

• Obtains patient health histories; conducts physical examinations, assesses patient complaints, and administers appropriate treatment.


• Determines need for specialized medical testing for diagnosis or treatment; Orders tests appropriately.


• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding a plan of care, problems, and other health care issues.


• Practices independently managing previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients.


• Provides the full spectrum of health care services including health prevention, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance and counseling, and disease management, palliative care.


• Use advanced health assessment skills to differentiate between rounds and variations of normal and abnormal findings.


• Orders and interprets labs, and diagnostic tests, such as X-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory test results for deviations from normal.


• Prescribes medication. Manages the health/illness status of patients and families over time.


• Elicits detailed patient histories.


• Examines patient, performs a comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.


• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.


• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Department

Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Assistant Professor

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a residency in Pediatrics.


• Completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, or in the process of completing.


• Training or experience in Antibiotic Stewardship and/or Infection Control.


• Board Certified in Pediatrics.


• Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License.

Salary Grade

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

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