Asst/Assoc/Professor - Pediatric Neurologist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

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Academic appointments

Research opportunities

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist to join the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech Physicians. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to a robust academic environment within TTUHSC.

The Pediatric Neurology division supports a comprehensive clinical network across multiple locations, with a focus on high-quality care, residency education, and upcoming

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Neurology.
• Foreign Medical Graduates: ECFMG Certification OR Equivalency Certification.

Responsibilities

• 7 half days of in-clinic coverage and on-call of one hospital for inpatient coverage shared with another pediatric neurology physician and pediatric neurology nurse practitioners.
• Instruct and supervise pediatric neurology residents and rotations.

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Position Description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist to join the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech Physicians.

Position Description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist to join the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech Physicians. Exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Neurologist to join our practice and join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary effort with Texas Tech Pediatrics and University Medical Center Hospital. We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care while providing our clinicians with an exceptional personal lifestyle while serving the

The School of Medicine at TTUHSC offers a rich academic environment with an opportunity for innovation and collaboration with a large variety of healthcare disciplines and opportunities to collaborate with faculty at other schools through the robust interprofessional community.

The Pediatric Department offers a multi-disciplinary team that supports the ability of the pediatric community to provide primary and subspecialty care to meet the needs of the pediatric population in the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico regions. The department is comprised of 48 faculty positions, 13 APPs, and approximately 130 staff members which include nursing and nursing support, PSS, and referral team members. The department operates in 6 clinical locations, 2 Cancer Centers, 2 Hospitals, a Cytogenetics/Genomics Lab as well as a Cancer Research Center…all located in Lubbock. The administrative team is located in the HSC building and contains the Chair, Senior Clinical Administrator, Associate Administrator of Clinical Operations, Associate Administrator of Finance, Billing and Coding team, Departmental HR and license renewals, and education coordinators. Located outside of the clinical space, but designated departmental space is the managed care team.

Our faculty positions include 1 Chair, 12 Generalists, 12 Hospitalists, 4 Hematology/Oncology, 4 Intensivists, 3 Cancer Center Research, 3 Neurosurgeons, 2 Infectious Disease, 1 of each of the following: Adolescent Medicine, Child Abuse, Cytogenetics/Genomics, Pulmonology. The Neurology Division currently consists of 1 full-time provider (Assistant Professor), and 1 Nurse Practitioner to grow the Division to 3 full-time Pediatric Neurologists.

We have a robust, fully accredited pediatric residency program with 24 residents, with a board passing rate of 100%.

We also have a pediatric hospital medicine fellowship and just received the ACGME approval for a pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship.

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

Major/Essential Functions

• 7 half days of in-clinic coverage and on-call of one hospital for inpatient coverage shared with another pediatric neurology physician and pediatric neurology nurse practitioners.
• Instruct and supervise pediatric neurology residents and rotations.

Occasional Duties

• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Neurology.
• Foreign Medical Graduates Only: ECFMG Certification OR Equivalency Certification.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• 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

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

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.