Texas Tech University

WellPoint Regional Chair - Rural Health

Texas Tech University$160K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD/DO or equivalent degree.
  • Board Certified through ABMS.
  • Active Texas medical license.
  • Experience providing patient care in rural settings.
  • 5+ years of academic leadership experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead partnerships with community programs in the Permian Basin.
  • Provide patient care in clinics and via telemedicine.
  • Train future healthcare providers through mentoring and precepting.
  • Execute innovative programs to enhance rural healthcare access.
  • Collaborate with departments for improved patient resource access.
  • Recruit residents focused on rural healthcare and health equity.
  • Establish rural clinical sites for in-person and remote care.

Benefits

  • Individual health insurance at no cost for full-time team members.
  • Paid Time Off, including holidays and sick leave.
  • Retirement plans for future financial security.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs.
  • Recognized as a Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace.
Full Job Description
Position Description

The WellPoint Regional Chair of Rural Health will work with the TTUHSC Division of Rural Affairs to support increased access to quality healthcare, address health disparities, and advance health equity in rural communities in West Texas. They will also lead efforts for the School of Medicine Odessa campus by leveraging existing infrastructure and programs and implementing new policies and projects to improve access to care. The position sits at the level of the Regional Department Chairs and reports to the Regional Dean, Odessa Campus.

Major/Essential Functions

  • Provide leadership and partnership with community programs, education and expansion in the Permian Basin.
  • Provide some patient care in clinics, traveling to rural locations, and through telemedicine.
  • Train future healthcare providers through precepting, research and mentoring.
  • Execution of innovative programs and projects to improve access to care for rural populations.
  • Collaborate with other departments to improve resources and subspecialty access for patients.
  • Train future healthcare providers through precepting, research and mentoring.
  • Recruit and retain residents committed to rural healthcare, health equity and excellence in patient care; and establish rural clinical sites through in-person and remote telemedicine care.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Texas medical license.
  • 5+ years of academic leadership experience.
  • Experience in project management or practice development.


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 at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Required Qualifications

  • MD/DO or equivalent degree.
  • Board Certified through ABMS.
  • Experience in providing patient care in rural settings.
  • 3 years of leadership experience.


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