Relief Physician (Orthopaedics/Alberta)

Extended Job Title
Relief Physician (Orthopaedics/Alberta)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description
This position is responsible for providing primary ambulatory medical care. This includes examination of patients, ordering x-rays and laboratory tests to help make an accurate diagnosis, and planning and execution of treatment. The person in this position works in a busy, pressured environment, and sees a high volume of patients, as needed by TTUHSC.
 

Requisition ID
37257BR

Travel Required
None

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides physician staffing and support for weekly orthopaedic surgery out-patient clinics held at the Paul R. Foster School of Medicine campus in El Paso, Texas .
• Provides orthopaedic surgery related coverage of monthly hospital based call coverage schedules at both University Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of El Paso.
• Provides high quality physician driven consultative services to patients who require tertiary care referral for high acuity type musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses.
• Provides high quality & cost effective medical care to an orthopaedic patient population of all age groups based on a regional standard of medical care.
• Provides staffing and surgical support for orthopaedic operative cases that take place at both University Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of El Paso.
• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes. Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).
• Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

 

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Completions of Advanced Trauma Life Support within 12 months of the date of hire.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited orthopaedic fellowship training program.

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
Orthopaedics Elp

Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type
Part Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Business Professionals

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
 

Required Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved accredited School of Medicine with an M.D. degree; at least three years post-graduate training in primary care medicine.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Certificate or license for prescribing controlled substances.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.