Assistant Professor Ophthalmology (Vitreoretinal Surgery)

Extended Job Title
Assistant Professor Ophthalmology (Vitreoretinal Surgery)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description
Contributes to the universitys mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit

Requisition ID
20557BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides patient care in the areas of ophthalmology in hospital and outpatient settings
• Instructs and supervises medical students and surgery residents
• Performs retina surgery, injections, trauma, lasers and emergency ocular management
• Conducts clinical research and/or produces scholarship related to ophthalmology
• Provides on-call coverage as scheduled
• Ensures compliance and HIPAA and billing regulations
• Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures
• Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine's Statement of Faculty Professional Responsibility

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis
Monthly

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology
• Strong work ethics and good team player
• Experience or interest in teaching students and residents
• Experience or interest in conducting research and publishing scientific reports
• Emerging or established regional and national reputation for the rank of instructor or higher

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
Surgery Dept Elp Genl

Required Attachments
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 on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Assistant Professor

Shift
Other

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 applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• M.D. / D.O.
• Successful completion of ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology resident training program
• Successful completion of fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery
• Texas Medical License or eligible for licensure in the State of Texas

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No