Asst/Assoc/Professor - Pediatric Intensivist

About the role

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Pediatrics in Lubbock strives to provide the highest standard of medical care for pediatric patients from birth through adolescence, encompassing primary, subspecialty, and tertiary care. We serve as an advocate for pediatric health issues affecting the infants, children, and adolescents of our region and state. Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate's qualifications and experience.

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
• Uses 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

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

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