What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst/Assoc Professor, (General, Hospitalist and/or Sports Medicine) position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
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.
Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.
- 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; and
- (If applicable) Contributes to the provision of subspecialty clinical care.
- 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).
- Must hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.