Correctional Physician - Oncologist - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

• Refers patients to medical specialists when appropriate and necessary, and coordinates medical care with said specialists.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating and directing nursing staff.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety and security for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Assesses the risk to the patient and employee safely and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with approved and appropriate standards of patient care as well as the policies of TTUHSC and TDCJ-ID. 
• Is responsible for providing Oncology medical care to the inmates of TDCJ. This includes taking an appropriate patient history, examination of patients, ordering lab or x-ray as clinically indicated, and planning and execution of treatment.
• Communicates with the Regional/Unit Medical Director regarding all medically related issues or problems in a prompt manner. 

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:

• ONE TEAM unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
• KINDHEARTED exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
• INTEGRITY be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
• VISIONARY nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
• BEYOND SERVICE create and deliver positive defining moments.

 

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

Office of Strategic Initiatives

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Part 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 website.

Job Group

Health Care Professional

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners; current Drug Enforcement Agency and Texas Department of Public Safety controlled substances registration certificates.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.