The Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (PLFSOM) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) is seeking a pediatric fellowship-trained anesthesiologist to serve as a Pediatric Anesthesiologist in the Department of Anesthesiology. The new faculty will be at the instructor level or higher with direct reporting to the Department Chair of Anesthesiology. The Pediatric Anesthesiologist will develop a vision for excellence in teaching, research, and delivery of clinical services for the department.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Department of Anesthesiology is recognized as a top-ranked specialty service and a local and regional leader in anesthesiology education and perioperative scientific research. The Department is supported by four board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists and a pool of 15 CRNAs who perform over 5,000 pediatric anesthesia cases annually. Inpatient services are provided at the university’s hospital partner, El Paso Children’s Hospital, a full-service, 122-bed academic teaching hospital that features a state-of-the-art environment entirely designed for children and a Level IV NICU. Additionally, the anesthesiologists support five operating rooms, an MRI suite, and four non-operating sites including endoscopy, cardiac catheterization laboratory, EPS laboratory, and radiation oncology at neighboring Texas Oncology.

El Paso consistently ranks as one of the safest, fastest growing, and best places to live in the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who desires to build and develop an already clinically excellent department into a well-rounded academic department within a young and expanding medical school.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care, clinical anesthesia, supervision of CRNAs and other trainees.
• Maintains all applicable licenses, controlled substance registrations, hospital privileges, and third payer enrollments in good standing.
• Supervises residents, participates in teaching activities for medical students and/or residents.
• Participates in research and/or scholarly activities in the department.
• Participates in committees and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with 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 declarations of Faculty Professional Responsibility.

The Candidate:
Required Education/Certifications/Licensure

• MD/DO degree or equivalent.
• Texas medical license or eligibility for Texas medical
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in anesthesiology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology.
• Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Completion of fellowship training in pediatrics.
• Experience in teaching students and residents.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

El Paso has consecutively been ranked in the Top 10 Safest Metro Cities by SafeWise for over 10 years. El Paso’s cost of living is lower than the national average, and is one of the most affordable places to live in Texas. The All-America City finalist designation is given for a city's civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness, and innovation. El Paso has received several accolades, including:

• One of the Best Overall Places to Live, U.S. News and World Report, 2018
• All-America City 4 years in a row, National Civic League, 2018
• Top 28 Friendliest Neighborhoods, National Geographic, 2019
• #5 America’s Best Small Cities, Resonance Consulting, 2018
• #1 Lowest Cost of Living, Forbes Magazine, 2018
• Top Retirement Destination for Downtown Living, Where to Retire, 2018
• #24 Cities with the Best Work-Life Balance, SmartAsset, 2018

How to Apply + Information About This Opportunity:

For confidential consideration, along with additional information about this opportunity or to refer a qualified candidate, please email a current CV to:

Elaine Auerbach
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Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

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.