Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician -Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

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)

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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.

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.

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.

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