Academic Physician: Patient Care, Teaching & Research

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso seeks physicians to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care in an academic medical setting in El Paso, TX. Clinicians will conduct consultations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.

They will supervise and teach medical students and residents, participate in clinical research or quality improvement, and ensure accurate documentation within electronic health record systems.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution with an accredited residency in the relevant specialty.
• Texas licensure, board certification or eligibility, and current DEA registration.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and learners.
• Commitment to teaching medical students, residents, and other trainees.
• Ability to document accurately in electronic health record systems.
• Interest or experience in clinical research, quality improvement, or population health is desirable.
• Professionalism and dedication to improving access to care in underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care in an academic medical setting.
• Conduct patient consultations, diagnostic evaluations, and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and other learners.
• Contribute to clinical research or quality improvement initiatives.
• Document clinical encounters and adhere to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Medical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching residents

Communication skills

Ethical practice

Education

MD/DO degree

Accredited residency

Texas licensure eligibility

DEA registration

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso seeks physicians to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care in an academic medical setting in El Paso, TX. Clinicians will conduct consultations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.

They will supervise and teach medical students and residents, participate in clinical research or quality improvement, and ensure accurate documentation within electronic health record systems.