Asst/Assoc Professor - General, Hospitalist and/or Sports Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · Odessa, TX · 3 wk ago
EducationFull-time
About the role
The Department of Family Medicine is looking for a physician to provide compassionate and quality clinical care for patients with a wide range of family medicine conditions with the potential to focus on inpatient only (hospitalist), inpatient/outpatient mix or sports medicine. Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the training and education of residents and medical students
- Assesses patients by obtaining and reviewing health histories, assessing presenting illness and performing an appropriate physical examination
- Orders laboratory, diagnostic and screening tests
- Develops and implements treatment plans including medications
- Educates patients on wellness, illness prevention and disease management
- Instructs patients and families regarding medications and treatments
- Coordinates care with subspecialists
- Prepares and completes timely and accurate documentation for medical records
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members
- Participates in quality improvement, continuing education and patient care programs established by the department, clinic and/or hospital
- (If applicable) Contributes to the provision of subspecialty clinical care
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Foreign Medical Equivalent Degree (MD, DO or MBBS)
- Completion of, or in the process of completing, an ACGME Family Medicine Residency
- Must hold or be eligible for ABFM board certification (including in training to become eligible)
- Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3
Required attachments: Resume / CV
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
- 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.