36896BR

Extended Job Title:

Asst/Assoc/Professor - Newborn Hospitalist

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7:

513001 - Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Position Description:

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Values-Based Culture

Carnegie Classification

Hispanic-Serving Institution

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

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

Requisition ID:

36896BR

Optional Attachments:

Professional/Personal Reference

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum:

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Major/Essential Functions:

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is recruiting a Newborn Hospitalist to join our division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine in Lubbock, Texas.

Our hospital medicine division is comprised of 10 pediatric hospital medicine physicians. The position consists of clinical and teaching responsibilities in the newborn nursery at Covenant Children’s Hospital. This is an inpatient role managing a census of 8-12 newborns per-day. There is a requirement to perform circumcisions. No delivery attendance is required. NICU providers are available in the hospital at all times. The schedule is 7 days on/7 days off with allowance for flexibility.

There are opportunities available for involvement in quality improvement, participation in an outpatient high-risk newborn follow-up clinic, and administrative activities. Learners including medical students, residents and PHM fellows rotate through the newborn nursery allowing for a spectrum of educational opportunities. Our division works closely with the TTUHSC medical school and pediatric residency program providing oversight on inpatient rotations, education in hospital medicine, and mentorship. We have a well-established, accredited PHM fellowship program with one fellow per year. We are committed to training students, residents, and fellows to be successful in their future careers and place a strong focus on education and evidence-based practices.

Faculty within the division serve in a variety of roles across the medical school and hospital systems including the freestanding children’s hospital CMO, leaders of the organized medical staff, assistant dean for undergraduate medical education, director of the fourth-year pediatric student curriculum, third-year student pediatric clerkship director, and leaders in quality improvement and health information technology at our clinical sites.

Our group has a strong spirit of comradery. We work very nicely together and enjoy planned monthly get-togethers for the division outside of work as well. Our hospital systems provide collegial and collaborative work environments and supportive administrative culture. TTUHSC offers comprehensive health plans and other core insurances, retirement plans, ample sick and vacation leave time, and CME opportunities.

• 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.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Grade Minimum:

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Inpatient Care

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

• Active, Unrestricted Texas License.

Campus:

HSC - Lubbock

Department:

Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) .

Job Group:

Assistant Professor

Shift:

Other

EEO Statement:

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

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO or MBBS.

• Completion of, or in process of completing, a residency in Pediatrics.

• Ability to obtain a TX Medical License.

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .