Chair, Department of Dermatology
Company: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Chair, Department of Dermatology @ Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center School of MedicineThe Chair serves at the
discretion of and has responsibilities and authority delegated by
the Dean of the TTUHSC School of Medicine. The Chair represents and
leads a faculty of 3 - 5 members and oversees an annual budget of
approximately $3 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. Administers affairs of a clinical, basic science,
or college department.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 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 University
Medical Center (UMC) seeking new opportunities with the teaching
hospital 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 UMC.
- Maintains high quality clinical programs in Dermatology
including all sub-specialties with efficient referrals and
management thereof. Maintains a first-rate clinical and research
program. Reviews and approves UMC privileges for all Dermatology
providers.
- 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. Serves on various school and hospital appointed
committees.
- Complies with LCME requirements.
- Assure 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 Lubbock campus and on
the regional campuses wherever appropriate.
- Must maintain an active clinical presence serving patients in
area of expertise.Occasioal DutiesCommittee Assignments (at a
minimum):
- Clinical Chairs (TTUHSC)
- Professional Liability (TTUHSC)
- Medical Practice Income Plan (TTUHSC)
- Peer Review (UMC)
- OB Collaborative (UMC)
- Quarterly Dermatology Section Meetings
- UMC Executive Committee
- UMC Performance Improvement CommitteeRequired Qualifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
- Five or more years of experience in academic Dermatology.
- Prior service in a leadership role.
- Ability to obtain a TX medical license.Preferred Qualifications
- Ten or more years of experience in academic Dermatology.
- Five or more years of experience in a leadership role.
- Track record of publication.
- Subspecialty certification.EEO StatementAll 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.Compensation
Information:Details:Commensurates with experience
Keywords: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock , Chair, Department of Dermatology, Healthcare , Lubbock, Texas
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