Asst/Assoc/Professor - Infectious Disease

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance at no cost

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is hiring an Asst/Assoc/Professor in Infectious Disease. The role involves significant clinical responsibilities, managing complex cases, and educating medical students and residents. Candidates need to be MD/DO graduates with completed residency and fellowship training.

Full-time team members receive individual health insurance at no cost, paid time off, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (MD/DO/MBBS) required.
• Completion of Internal Medicine Residency mandatory.
• Fellowship in Infectious Disease must be completed or in progress.
• Must have passed USMLE Step 3.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient health histories and perform examinations.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding care plans.
• Prevent spread of infections in hospitals and communities.
• Manage acute and chronic cases in various settings.
• Teach residents and medical students.

Skills

Patient management

Infection prevention strategies

Medical education

Education

MD/DO/MBBS

ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Residency

ACGME accredited Infectious Disease Fellowship

USMLE Step 3

Job description

Extended Job Title

Asst/Assoc/Professor - Infectious Disease

Position Description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Division of Infectious Diseases Faculty are at the forefront of clinical, translational, and basic science research in the pathogenesis and treatment of infectious diseases from inpatient treatment of complicated, multi-drug resistant organisms, to outpatient management of HIV and hepatitis C. Working alongside our infectious disease pharmacist, our team is also actively engaged in the field of stewardship, helping UMC earn the title of Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence. Faculty also hold Medical Director roles for the TTUHSC Office of Institutional Health, Infection Prevention and Control, and the UMC Ambulatory Infusion Center.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Major/Essential Functions

• Obtains patient health 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 and families regarding plans of care, compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenances.
• Developing strategies to prevent the spread of infections within hospitals and communities.
• Manages both acute and chronic cases in hospital or clinic settings.
• Educate the next generation of clinicians by delivering comprehensive education to residents and Texas Tech medical students.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Residency.
• Completion of, or in the process of completing, an ACGME accredited Infectious Disease Fellowship.
• Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.

EEO Statement

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

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace