Hospital Medicine Opportunity (Academics in Texas)

Instructor or Higher, Internal Medicine (Hospital Medicine)

TTUHSC El Paso - Transmountain and Tenet Healthcare have collaborated on the development of a new set of clinical and educational programs, designed to  serve medical students, nursing students and resident physicians. The facilities are designed to serve the healthcare needs of El Paso and Southern New Mexico, while also providing a world-class training site within a multi-year program.

Position Description
Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

The ideal candidate must: 

• Have a passion for ambulatory care and teaching
• Desire to be part of a stimulating academic environment
  • Have a strong interest in professional development
  • Teaching, both didactic and clinical
  • Quality improvement
  • Conducting scholarly projects

Required Qualifications

• M.D. / D.O.
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program in Internal Medicine
• Licensed or eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Texas

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a hospitalist
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Experience as a Hospitalist in a community hospital setting
• Experience working with residents in the hospital setting
• Emerging regional or national reputation for the rank of Associate Professor or Higher

Major/Essential Functions

•   Provides consultations and clinical services in an inpatient setting
  • Collaborates with leadership group(s) to improve quality of care in inpatient setting
  • Engages in extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians
  • Completes all medical records and documentation accurately and timely to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory,               licensure, and accreditation requirements
  • Limited outpatient responsibilities, based on candidate's interest
  • Supervises residents and participates in teaching activities for medical students and/or residents
  • Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through scholarship
  • Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties
  • Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission
  • Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations
  • Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures
  • Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Foster School of Medicine's Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
  • Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.