Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · 1 month ago
Chairperson, Department of Neurology
Lubbock, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. The Chairperson of the Department of Neurology will lead a faculty team, oversee financial management, and maintain high-quality clinical and educational programs.
EducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Provides direction to the department of Neurology, inclusive of the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and all its pursuits, following all institutional and School of Medicine policies and procedures
Provides leadership and mentoring to the faculty in education, research and clinical care
Recruits the best possible staff and faculty to carry out the department’s and School of Medicine’s missions
Assures efficient administration and responsible financial management of the department. Audits conducted by various institutional groups on the department must show appropriate and sufficient management and control of business, personnel, finance, and billing/coding processes
Collaborates with and supports co-endeavors with the community hospital systems seeking new clinical services and teaching opportunities that strengthen the missions of the department and School of Medicine
Works with School of Medicine leadership to keep a positive annual operating budget and fund balance. Assists with determining and negotiating the best possible compensation for services provided to hospitals
Maintains high quality clinical programs in Neurology including all sub-specialties with efficient referrals and management thereof. Maintains a first-rate clinical and research program
Reviews and approves hospital privileges for all neurology and sub-specialty providers
Manages the Medical Practice Income Plan in the department in compliance with the plan bylaws, federal, state rules and guidelines, and institutional and School of Medicine policies and procedures. Serves on various school and hospital appointed committees
Complies with LCME requirements
Assure high quality teaching programs for students, residents, fellows, faculty and post-graduates
Maintains a high-quality residency program with all the necessary accreditations and recruits the best possible residents to the School of Medicine
Continues collaboration and develops positive working relationships with other departments on the Lubbock campus and on the regional campuses wherever appropriate
Must maintain an active clinical presence serving patients in area of expertise. In-house call may be required at hospitals
Committee Assignments (at a minimum):
Clinical Chairs (TTUHSC)
Professional Liability (TTUHSC)
Medical Practice Income Plan (TTUHSC)
Monthly Clinical Department Meeting (TTUHSC)
Admissions Committee (TTUHSC)
Medical Executive Committee
Peer Review
Qualification
Required
MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree
Neurology Board Certification
Subspecialty Board Certification (if applicable)
Prior service in a leadership role
Five or more years in academic Neurology
Preferred
Ten or more years in academic Neurology
Track record of publication
Benefits
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
Company
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center which is dedicated to health care education, research and patient care.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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2025-06-25Grant
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