Recurrent Faculty Member - NICU, Neonatology

The TTUHSC School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics in the Permian Basin specializes in health care for children of all ages. Our faculty physicians are committed to delivering high quality health care to children, as well as excellence in medical education. Serving the communities of the Permian Basin for over 20 years with a diverse patient population.

Major/Essential Functions

• Inpatient NICU service;
• Diagnose and provide specialized treatment to critically ill infants suffering from a variety of conditions, including birth defects, injury, and illness;
• Stabilize newborn patients;
• Admit critically ill infants to the unit and manage to discharge;
• Perform procedures, such as endotracheal intubation, ventilator management, surfactant treatment, interpretation of x-rays and head ultrasound, umbilical line placement, and peripherally inserted venous catheter placement;
• Coordinate transfers and discussions with other sub-specialty physicians;
• Meet with families to discuss care plans; and
• Supervise residents and medical students in inpatient settings.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or MBBS;
• Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3;
• Completion of fellowship in neonatology; and
• Board certification or board eligible in neonatology.