Regional Physician
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Job Info

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Extended Job Title
Regional Physician
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
696004 - Private Enterprise
Position Description
Provides advance professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients. Coordinates the delivery of clinical health care within an administrative region of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, ensuring that the appropriate health care is accessible and provided in a timely fashion.
Requisition ID
39075BR
Travel Required
Up to 75%
Pay Grade Maximum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
Major/Essential Functions

Directs, coordinates, and ensures the provision of the full range of health care services in assigned region; coordinates with all disciplines and providers, including onsite and offsite care.

Acts as the final medical authority in matters of regional discussions.

Assures the region's compliance with external auditing standards, executive directives, administrative directives, access to care and other applicable policies and procedures.

Reviews the functioning of each unit's medical operation.

Responsible for afterhours call for the Lubbock County Jail.

Persists in leading change and system improvement.

Responsible for completing charts, death summaries, Administrative and Grievance Reviews.

Provides administrative oversight and monitoring of assigned employees.

Delegates responsibilities and specific duties to appropriate personnel and assures that all duties delegated are performed.

Teams with HR and other leaders to make wise personnel decisions.

Closely interact with providers and Utilization Management with regards to patient specialty care and resource management.

Performs a variety of duties as assigned to include providing onsite coverage at various units as needed.

Persists in leading change and system improvement.

Monitors operations of medical clinics by reviewing and interpreting monthly reports, reviewing charts, and inspecting clinics.

Compiles and analyzes relevant data and statistics and prepares action/ performance reports as needed.

Provides necessary leadership to achieve established goals and reach mutually beneficial agreements among unit disciplines.

Ensures organizational goals, updates, guidelines, and policies are communicated throughout the regional/ functional team.

Provides medical service at multiple units as needed within the MC/OSI service delivery area with minimal notice (i.e. morning of).

Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
Pay Basis
Monthly
Schedule Details
Will travel to various locations as needed.
Work Location
Lubbock
Campus
HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care
Department
Private Enterprise
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full 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 website.
Job Group
Health Care Professional
Occasional Duties
Performs a variety of duties not listed to be determined and assigned by the employee's physician supervisor to include coverage of other units as needed.
Shift
Other
EEO Statement
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.
 
Required Qualifications
Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Must hold current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificate.
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.

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