Pediatric Critical Care Physician – Academic Track

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock seeks a physician for the Department of Pediatrics to deliver high-quality pediatric care across a spectrum of prim ary and subspecialty services. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The role emphasizes teaching, research opportunities, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to advance child health in the region.

Qualifications

• MD, M.B.B.S., or DO degree.
• Board certified, board eligible, or in the process of completing a Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship.
• Foreign Medical Graduates Only: ECFMG Certification OR Equivalency Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans of care, as appropriate, and implements plans in the course of treating patients.
• 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.

Education

MD, M.B.B.S., or DO degree.

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock seeks a physician for the Department of Pediatrics to deliver high-quality pediatric care across a spectrum of prim ary and subspecialty services. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The role emphasizes teaching, research opportunities, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to advance child health in the region.