"Associate Professor - Pediatrics"

Job Details

Extended Job Title
Associate Professor - Pediatrics

Position Description
The Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a Part-time Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join an established Division.

Requisition ID
42977BR

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
Part 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 at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/.

Shift
Other

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified in Pediatrics.
• Completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No