Position DescriptionWelcome to the Department of Otolaryngology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, located in the vibrant city of Lubbock-the "Hub City" of West Texas. As the region's center for healthcare, education, and economic activity, Lubbock offers an exceptional environment for medical training and patient care. Home to institutions such as Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College, and Wayland Baptist University, the city welcomes more than 52,000 college students each year. With its low cost of living, short commutes, and abundant dining, recreation, and cultural offerings Lubbock provides an excellent quality of life for learners, faculty, and patients alike.
Through Texas Tech Physicians, more than 360,000 patient visits occur annually, with our ENT Clinic alone serving over 13,000 patients each year. Our department provides the full spectrum of surgical and clinical otolaryngology services, from tonsillectomies and cleft-palate repair to head and neck cancer surgery, facial reconstruction, cochlear implantation, and thyroid procedures. Our skilled surgical team are active clinicians, researchers, and educators committed to advancing the field. With a growing faculty, a residency program established in 2016, and multiple clinic locations, our department remains dedicated to expanding access to outstanding patient care for West Texas and beyond.
Major/Essential Functions- Perform patient exams and testing, diagnosing and treating conditions of the head and neck.
- Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions ranging from ear infections to congenital abnormalities.
- Prescribe therapy, medications and lifestyle management plans.
- Conduct procedures including ear tube placement, deviated septum repair and removal of tumors.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Participate in the education of medical students and residents.
Required Qualifications- MD/DO or equivalent.
- Completion of, or in the process of completing, an ACGME accredited Otolaryngology Residency.
- Board Eligible, or Board Eligible prior to start date, in Otolaryngology.
BenefitsTTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Pay StatementCompensation 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 at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
