Asst/Assoc/Professor - Newborn Hospitalist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
vacation time
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Dec 12, 2024
Asst/Assoc/Professor - Newborn Hospitalist Lubbock 39216BR Position Description Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is recruiting a Newborn Hospitalist to join our division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Recognized as a "Great College to Work For - Honor Roll," TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Ready for a rewarding career where you can develop and grow? Join us as we change the future of health care. Values-Based Culture Carnegie Classification Hispanic-Serving Institution Our hospital medicine division is comprised of 10 pediatric hospital medicine physicians. The position consists of clinical and teaching responsibilities in the newborn nursery at University Medical Center. This is an inpatient role covering the newborn nursery census. There are opportunities available for involvement in quality improvement, participation in an outpatient high-risk newborn follow-up clinic, and administrative activities. Learners including medical students, residents and PHM fellows rotate through the newborn nursery allowing for a spectrum of educational opportunities. Our division works closely with the TTUHSC medical school and pediatric residency program providing oversight on inpatient rotations, education in hospital medicine, and mentorship. We have a well-established, accredited PHM fellowship program with one fellow per year. We are committed to training students, residents, and fellows to be successful in their future careers and place a strong focus on education and evidence-based practices. Faculty within the division serve in a variety of roles across the medical school and hospital systems including the freestanding children's hospital CMO, leaders of the organized medical staff, assistant dean for undergraduate medical education, director of the fourth-year pediatric student curriculum, third-year student pediatric clerkship director, and leaders in quality improvement and health information technology at our clinical sites. Our group has a strong spirit of comradery. We work very nicely together and enjoy planned monthly get-togethers for the division outside of work as well. Our hospital systems provide collegial and collaborative work environments and supportive administrative culture. TTUHSC offers comprehensive health plans and other core insurances, retirement plans, ample sick and vacation leave time, and CME opportunities. Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate's qualifications and experience. Major/Essential Functions 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. Use 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. Occasional Duties Required Qualifications MD, DO or MBBS. Completion of, or in process of completing, a residency in Pediatrics. Ability to obtain a TX Medical License. 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