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.
Required Qualifications
MD or DO degree.
Board Certified in General Pediatrics with the expectation that one would maintain certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
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:
Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
Retirement Plans
Wellness Programs
Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
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.
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
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.
Grant Funded?
No
Shift
Other
Schedule Details
Inpatient care
Travel Required
None
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
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.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.