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Job Description
Assoc/Prof and Regional Chair - Pediatrics
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Position Description
The Regional Chair serves at the discretion of and has responsibilities and authority delegated by the Regional Dean of the TTUHSC School of Medicine Odessa Campus. The Regional Chair represents and leads a faculty of 10-20 faculty members and oversees an annual budget of approximately $3-5 million. Preferred candidates will have or be eligible for tenure at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. A comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Major/Essential Functions- Provides direction to the department and all its pursuits, following all institutional and School of Medicine policies and procedures.
- Provides leadership and mentoring to the faculty in education, research and clinical care.
- Recruits the best possible staff and faculty to carry out the department's and the School of Medicine's missions.
- Assures efficient administration and responsible financial management of the department. Audits conducted by various institutional groups on the department must show appropriate and sufficient management and control of business, personnel, finance, and billing/coding processes.
- Collaborates with and supports co-endeavors with the community hospitals seeking new opportunities that strengthen the teaching and clinical missions of the department.
- Works with School of Medicine leadership to keep a positive annual operating budget and fund balance. Assists with determining and negotiating the best possible compensation for services provided to community hospitals and partners.
- Maintains high-quality clinical programs in their specialty, including all sub-specialties, with efficient referrals and management.
- Serves on various school and hospital-appointed committees.
- Manages the Medical Practice Income Plan in the department in compliance with the plan bylaws, federal, state rules and guidelines, and institutional and School of Medicine policies and procedures.
- Complies with LCME requirements.
- Ensures high-quality teaching programs for students, residents, fellows, faculty and post-graduates.
- Maintains a high-quality residency program with all the necessary accreditations and recruits the best possible residents to the School of Medicine.
- Continues collaboration and develops positive working relationships with other departments on the campus and on the regional campuses, wherever appropriate.
- Maintains an active clinical presence serving patients in the area of expertise.
- Clinical Chairs
- Professional Liability
- Medical Practice Income Plan
- Peer Review
- Clinical Department Meeting
- Admissions Committee
Occasional Duties
Required Qualifications- Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
- Three or more years of experience in academic Pediatrics or in a Pediatric leadership role.
- Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License.
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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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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