Assistant/Associate Professor - Pediatric Infectious Disease
Lubbock
38930BR
Position Description
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The Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a Pediatric Infectious Diseases to join an established Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division
Practice Highlights -
Be a part of the team of 2 physicians to provide outstanding clinical care to a diverse patient population in Western Texas and eastern New Mexico
Educate the next generation of clinicians by delivering comprehensive education to pediatric residents and Texas Tech medical students
Support the clinical and academic mission of this well-established Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Texas Tech
Enjoy a positive work environment for the division that encourages communication, trust, team-work and professional growth and ensure that all staff feel valued and supported.
Provide outpatient and inpatient service, where the pediatric hospitalists are responsible for admitting all patients
Faculty appointment at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Assistant /Associate Professor)
Major/Essential Functions
- 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
- Completion of a residency in Pediatrics.
- Completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, or in the process of completing.
- Training or experience in Antibiotic Stewardship and/or Infection Control.
- Board Certified in Pediatrics.
- Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Nov 25, 2024