WellPoint Regional Chair - Rural Health

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WellPoint Regional Chair - Rural Health

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) serves the communities of West Texas through its Rural and Community Engagement Division. With a focus on providing health access points in rural areas, as well as health promotion, workforce development, and training, we are actively improving access to healthcare in our rural communities. 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 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.

• Provide leadership and partnership with community programs, education and expansion in the Permian Basin.
• Provide some patient care in clinics, traveling to rural allocations, 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.
• 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.

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

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

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

TTUHSC 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.

Odessa

Full Time

Monthly

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.