Academic Instructor or higher – General Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

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

Requisition ID
28467BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides patient care and diagnosis in all areas of Pediatrics to newborns, children and adolescents
• Examines patients to determine the presence of disease and establishes preventive health practices
•   Determines nature and extent of disease or injury
• Prescribes and administer medications and immunizations
• Precepts medical students and residents in the clinic, newborn nursery and general pediatric wards
• Supervises physician assistants in the clinical and inpatient setting
• Participates in research and scholarly activities within the Department of Pediatrics
• Participates in the education of medical students and resident of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations; adheres to institutional and department policies and procedures
• Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine’s Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
• Participates in committees and other administrative duties within the department of the school of medicine

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis
Monthly

Schedule Details
Monthly schedule will be determined by the Division Chief

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Bilingual (English and Spanish preferred)
• Established track record in clinical service, teaching and/or scholarship

Campus
HSC – El Paso

Department
Pediatrics Elp

Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, 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 on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Instructors

Shift
Other

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• M.D./D.O. degree or foreign medical equivalent degree
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatrics residency program
• Eligible for Texas medical license

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

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