Assist / Assoc / Professor- Pediatric Neurologist

Extended Job Title

Assist / Assoc / Professor- Pediatric Neurologist

Position Description

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

Rank of Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requisition ID

25400BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and / or skills

Major / Essential Functions

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist to join the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech Physicians.

Exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Neurologist to join our practice and join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary effort with Texas Tech Pediatrics and University Medical Center Hospital. We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care while providing our clinicians with an exceptional personal lifestyle while serving the

The school of medicine at TTUHSC offers a rich academic environment with an opportunity for innovation and collaboration with a large variety of healthcare disciplines and opportunities to collaborate with faculty at other schools through the robust interprofessional community.

The pediatric department offers a multi-disciplinary team that supports the ability of the pediatric community to provide primary and subspecialty care to meet the needs of the pediatric population in the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico regions. The department is comprised of 48 faculty positions, 13 APPs, and approximately 130 staff members which include nursing and nursing support, PSS, and referral team members. The department operates in 6 clinical locations, 2 Cancer Centers, 2 Hospitals, a Cytogenetics / Genomics Lab as well as a Cancer Research Center…all located in Lubbock. The administrative team is located in the HSC building and contains the Chair, Senior Clinical Administrator, Associate Administrator of Clinical Operations, Associate Administrator of Finance, Billing and Coding team, Departmental HR and license renewals, and education coordinators. Located outside of the clinical space, but designated departmental space is the managed care team.

Our faculty positions include 1 Chair, 12 Generalists, 12 Hospitalists, 4 Hematology / Oncology, 4 Intensivists, 3 Cancer Center Research, 3 Neurosurgeons, 2 Infectious Disease, 1 of each of the following : Adolescent Medicine, Child Abuse, Cytogenetics / Genomics, Pulmonology.  The Neurology Division currently consists of 1 full-time provider (Assistant Professor), and 1 Nurse Practitioner to grow the Division to 3 full-time pediatric neurologists

We have a robust, fully accredited pediatric residency program with 24 residents, with a board passing rate of 100%

We also have a pediatric hospital medicine fellowship and just received the ACGME approval for a pediatric hematology / oncology fellowship

Responsibilities :

• 7 half days of in-clinic coverage and on-call of one hospital for inpatient coverage shared with another pediatric neurology physician, pediatric neurology nurse practitioners, and locum tenants physicians, which are connected to each other by a walkway.
• Instruct and supervise pediatric neurology residents and rotations.
• Protected 2 half days of administrative time per week.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and / or skills

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Neurology.

Department

Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

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

Occasional Duties

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

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Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For , TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member :

Additionally, 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.