Recurrent Faculty Member - Inpatient Pediatrics - Odessa

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 156,000 - 246,000; Part time

Job summary

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. Join TTUHSC to deliver compassionate pediatric care and to precept residents and medical students in inpatient care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or Foreign Equivalent.
• Completion of, or in the process of completing, an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency.
• Board Certified, Board Eligible, or in the process of becoming board eligible, in Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children from newborn to adolescents in an inpatient setting.
• Interview, examine, and treat patients.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families.
• Determine level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments; and
• Precept residents and medical students in inpatient care.

Education

MD/DO or Foreign Equivalent

ACGME Pediatric Residency

Pediatrics Board Certified/Eligible

Job description

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

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

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide care for children from newborn to adolescents in aninpatient setting;


• Provides medical care by interviewing, examining, and treatingpatients;


• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detectionby providing materials and resources to the patients andfamilies;


• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultationappointments; and


• Precept residents and medical students in inpatient care.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or Foreign Equivalent


• Completion of, or in the process of completing, an ACGMEaccredited Pediatric Residency;


• Board Certified, Board Eligible, or in the process of becomingboard eligible, in Pediatrics;

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Texas Medical License;


• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers 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 teammembers


• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more


• Retirement Plans


• Wellness Programs


• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

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

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/orskills

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/orskills

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

No

Shift

Other

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.