Outpatient Pediatrician with Academic Opportunities

Job Description

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo, TX

Department of Pediatrics is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Pediatrician to join the team. This position offers a mix of outpatient clinic (80% clinical) and academic medical student and resident teaching (20% academic) and mentoring. The weekly schedule will be typically 4 days in clinic, with one day for administrative and teaching duties. Our physicians enjoy a generous benefits package including competitive salary and sign-on bonus. Faculty participation in regional and national organizations is supported and encouraged. The Department of Pediatrics is a multi-specialty and primary care practice; as well as, the central provider of pediatric inpatient care at two local hospitals.

The Department of Pediatrics strives to provide the highest standard of medical care for its pediatric patients with a commitment to ensuring excellence in the education of medical students and resident physicians. TTUHSC Pediatricians provide the highest quality of medical care for our patients, and serve as an advocate for pediatric health issues throughout the Texas Panhandle and State.

Amarillo, TX is a growing city and offers the best in education, entertainment, and medical needs in West Texas. The metropolitan population is made up of over 200,000 with an even larger catchment population. Amarillo residents enjoy an easy-going lifestyle with low housing costs, unique restaurants, cultural centers, bars, boutiques, and a drive of less than 20 minutes to anywhere in the city. Amarillo is 30 minutes from the second largest canyon in the U.S.A., called Palo Duro Canyon, and offers unique hiking and camping experiences. Amarillo represents the true Southwest and is just 4-6 hours away from destinations like Santa Fe, Denver, and Oklahoma City. Amarillo International Airport allows travel to locations around the world.

State benefits and retirement, leadership opportunities, paid malpractice, mid-sized city with great amenities.

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.

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