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Job Description
Department Chairperson - Surgery
Lubbock
39209BR
Position Description
Recognized as a "Great College to Work For - Honor Roll," TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Ready for a rewarding career where you can develop and grow? Join us as we change the future of health care.
Values-Based Culture
Carnegie Classification
Hispanic-Serving Institution
The 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 20-25 members and oversees an annual budget of approximately $20-25 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.
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 UMC to maintain the current Level 1 trauma designation.
- 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 General Surgery including all sub-specialties with efficient referrals and management thereof. Maintains a first-rate clinical and research program. Helps mentor and manage 11 Nurse Practitioners in the department, and reviews and approves UMC privileges for all general surgery and sub-specialty 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. In-house call may be required at UMC.
- Clinical Chairs (TTUHSC)
- Professional Liability (TTUHSC)
- Medical Practice Income Plan (TTUHSC)
- Peer Review (UMC)
- Transplant Oversight (TTUHSC & Covenant)
- Trauma PIPS (UMC)
- Trauma and Burn Peer Review (UMC)
- Monthly Clinical Department Meeting (TTUHSC)
- Medical Executive Committee (UMC)
- Admissions Committee (TTUHSC)
Occasional Duties
Required Qualifications- MD/DO degree.
- General Surgery Board Certification.
- Subspecialty Board Certification (if applicable).
- Prior service in a leadership role.
- Five or more years in academic surgery.
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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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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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