Asst/Assoc Professor - Lubbock, United States - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Description

Position Description

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Values-Based Culture
Carnegie Classification
Hispanic-Serving Institution

This position will be part of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Family Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. This position will be joining the Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine Clinic, a strong team of 22 Physician Faculty members, 3 PhD Faculty members and 4 Nurse Practitioners. The current Sports Medicine Team is made up of 3 Faculty members and 2 Fellows. This position will work directly with the Fellows including clinical supervision. This position will also have its own Family Medicine Sports Medicine (MSK) Clinic.

The Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine Clinic is committed to providing high quality patient care The Department of Family Medicine is a team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first. Candidates should have strong clinical and educational skills, a demonstrated commitment to our TTUHSC Values, and proven excellence in mentoring, leadership, and administrative abilities. We are looking for a candidate with musculoskeletal (MSK) experience, including interventional and diagnostic skills. We also prefer proficiency in MSK ultrasound, MSK procedures, and use of orthobiological products. Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate's qualifications and experience.

Major/Essential Functions

• Practice Sports/MSK Medicine
• Practice general Family Medicine
• Teach Sports Medicine Fellows
• Teach residents and medical students
• Provide Sports Medicine care for local NCAA Division 1 and Division 2 universities and local high schools. This includes care in athletic training rooms and sharing faculty coverage at athletic events.
• Produce presentations for Sports Medicine lectures to various learners including Sports Medicine Fellows, Family Medicine and Pediatrics and PM&R Residents, Medical Students, Masters of Athletic Training students, and Texas Tech Athletic Training Undergraduate Students.
• Attend and contribute to weekly Sports Medicine didactics sessions.
• Actively produce scholarly works including case reports, publishable articles, book chapters, and mentor fellows with scholarly project work.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACGME Accredited Family Medicine Residency; may consider other related primary care sports medicine specialties
• Active board certification in Family Medicine or approved related specialty
• Active Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine
• Greater than 3 years of experience as Sports Medicine Physician in clinical and athletics setting.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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