Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Company: Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
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) 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. Jeanne Clery Act The Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities
participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and
disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By
October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute
their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR)
to current and prospective students and employees. To view this
report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx . Compensation
Information: $180000.00 / Annually - $270000.00 / Annually
Keywords: Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock , Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Healthcare , Lubbock, Texas
