WellPoint Regional Chair - Rural Health

About the role

The WellPoint Regional Chair of Rural Health will work with the TTUHSC Division of Rural Affairs to support increased access to quality healthcare, address health disparities, and advance health equity in rural communities in West Texas. They will also lead efforts for the School of Medicine Odessa campus by leveraging existing infrastructure and programs and implementing new policies and projects to improve access to care.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide leadership and partnership with community programs, education and expansion in the Permian Basin.
• Provide some patient care in clinics, traveling to rural locations, and through telemedicine.
• Train future healthcare providers through precepting, research and mentoring.
• Execution of innovative programs and projects to improve access to care for rural populations.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve resources and subspecialty access for patients.
• Train future healthcare providers through precepting, research and mentoring.
• Recruit and retain residents committed to rural healthcare, health equity and excellence in patient care; and establish rural clinical sites through in-person and remote telemedicine care.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree.
• Board Certified through ABMS.
• Experience in providing patient care in rural settings.
• 3 years of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Texas medical license.
• 5+ years of academic leadership experience.
• Experience in project management or practice development.

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.

Pay

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 at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.