Academic Maternal Fetal Medicine (Texas) (Physician #40430)

Company: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: March 24, 2020

Job Description:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a board certified MFM Specialist for a full time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The optimal candidate will be at least 5 years out from residency training, ideally with prior experience in an academic setting. A track record of publication would be helpful but not mandatory. The department has a Center for Perinatal Medicine and Center for Fertility and Reproductive Surgery. Most recent figures show 40,000+ patient visits per year, approximately 700 gynecologic surgeries annually and 3,000 annual deliveries. As part of the Texas Tech Physicians OB/GYN Department, you will have an opportunity to work at University Medical Center in the East Tower (opened in 2012); the East Tower provides state-of-the-art facilities for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum obstetrical patients and postoperative gynecological patients. The Gyn operating rooms are located in the main hospital adjacent to the East Tower. The hospital just acquired a new da Vinci-- robot and has excellent laparoscopic equipment as well. The Center for Prenatal Medicine (CPM) features state-of-the-art equipment, 5 ultrasound techs, and a genetic counselor. The OB/GYN Department at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center operates a faculty group practice at on off-campus site. Members of the faculty typically spend 1 to 3 half-days per week seeing private patients at this location. The remainder of the week would be divided between labor and delivery, CPM, and overseeing the resident clinic on campus. Teaching medical students and residents would be expected during those times. Lastly, there is a requirement for in-house call with a frequency of 3 to 4 times per month. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. As a state institution, the benefits are exceptional, including paid malpractice, vacation, and sick leave. Professional development fund, and relocation expenses are also provided. Lubbock is a family friendly community offering a mild climate, low cost of living, and high-quality public and private schools. Geographically located on the South Plains of Texas, Lubbock is conveniently located to major metropolitan cities like Dallas and Houston and just a short drive to ski resorts in New Mexico and Colorado. Lubbock and its surrounding communities comprise a population of nearly a quarter of a million year-round residents. With multiple universities and professional schools, there are diverse entertainment and leisure opportunities to accommodate any tastes. Interested applicants should apply online through Texas Tech Jobs via the following link: [Click Here to Apply] Please contact [Click Here to Apply] TTUHSC Physician Recruiter, if you have any questions. Keyphrases: fetal medicine specialist jobs, maternal fetal medicine jobs, maternal fetal medicine specialist jobs, fetal medicine jobs

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