Asst/Assoc/Professor, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery

About the role

Position Description Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Permian Basin Department of Surgery. Our program is rooted in a rigorous, evidence-based educational environment that emphasizes clinical excellence, surgical proficiency, and continuous professional development. As part of our surgery residency program, we are committed to cultivating surgeons who are very technically skilled, as well as focusing on professionalism, exemplifying integrity, inclusivity, and the highest standards of patient-centered care with compassion and kindness. Located in the heart of the Permian Basin—the nation’s largest petroleum-producing region and one of its fastest-growing populations—our department plays a vital role in expanding and strengthening the surgical workforce to meet the urgent healthcare needs of this underserved area. Our mission is to train surgeons who are equipped to serve diverse communities with empathy, cultural competence, and clinical excellence in the Permian Basin or any other community. The Pediatric Surgeon will provide 24 weeks of call per year at one of our community hospitals, a Level III Trauma Center & Level III Neonatal ICU. Supported with 24/7 pediatric intensivist coverage.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat and perform surgical operations on infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care of surgical patients with office visits, surgical consults and procedures.
• Collaborate with additional healthcare providers, departments and community partners.
• Complete medical records accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Participate in the training of medical students and residents.

Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited General Surgery Residency.
• Completion of, or in the process of completing, an ACGME accredited Pediatric Surgery Fellowship.
• Ability to obtain a TX medical license.
• Foreign Medical Graduates Only: ECFMG Certification OR Equivalency Certification.

Required attachments: Resume / CV (Optional attachments: Professional/Personal Reference)

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
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives
• Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses
• Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities
• Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more