Academic Pediatric Cardiology: Noninvasive Imaging

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine invites applicants for a full-time Pediatric Cardiology Physician specializing in Noninvasive Imaging at CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio. The role blends imaging leadership with general pediatric cardiology care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The position includes teaching responsibilities, scholarly activity, and an academic appointment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered within BCM’s division.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree.
• Fellowship in Noninvasive Imaging or Advanced Cardiac Imaging preferred or equivalent clinical experience.
• Board certification in General Pediatrics with subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology by ABP (or eligible).
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (or eligible).
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Leadership experience, Preferred.
• Clinical or scholarly interest in program development, quality improvement, or research, Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings at CHRISTUS Children’s, including echocardiography service coverage.
• Perform and interpret advanced noninvasive imaging studies (e.g., transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal imaging depending on training).
• Participate in general pediatric cardiology inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic, including call coverage as scheduled.
• Provide direct clinical supervision and teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.
• Engage in scholarly activity, quality improvement, and clinical research within the division.

Skills

MD/DO/MD-PhD

Leadership experience

Teaching/mentoring

Clinical research interest

Education

MD/DO or MD-PhD

Board certification in General Pediatrics with Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty

Texas Medical License or eligibility

Job description

Pediatric Cardiology Physician - Noninvasive Imaging

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Job Description Apply now Job Title: Pediatric Cardiology Physician - Noninvasive Imaging Division: CHRISTUS Children's Hospital - San Antonio Work Arrangement: Location: San Antonio, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine seeks a full-time Pediatric Cardiology Physician with training and credentials in Noninvasive Imaging to join our growing team at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio. This position carries a faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics, a competitive salary, and a full benefits package. The rank of the academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's credentials and experience.

Serving as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community, CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio is a world-class children's hospital-both inside and out. In February 2013, CHRISTUS Children's finalized an agreement with Baylor College of Medicine, ranked the #6 medical school by U.S. News & World Report in 2020-21. Baylor College of Medicine recruits, employs, and oversees physicians at CHRISTUS Children's.

Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.Joining our team means practicing within a collaborative, academically engaged division-one that combines the resources and reach of a leading medical school with the mission-driven, family-centered culture of a dedicated children's hospital.

Summary

The successful candidate will perform and interpret advanced noninvasive imaging studies while sharing in general pediatric cardiology care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The role blends focused imaging responsibilities with the teaching and scholarly opportunities of an academic faculty appointment and offers the chance to help shape and grow the noninvasive imaging program.

What We Offer:

• Faculty appointment within the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics; rank commensurate with credentials and experience.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive, collaborative division with strong ties to a leading academic medical center.
• Meaningful teaching opportunities across medical students, residents, and fellows.

Job Duties

• Provide patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at CHRISTUS Children's, including coverage of the echocardiography service.
• Perform and interpret advanced noninvasive imaging studies (e.g., transthoracic, transesophageal, and-depending on training and expertise-fetal and cross-sectional imaging).
• Participate in general pediatric cardiology inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic, including call coverage as scheduled.
• Provide direct clinical supervision and teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees (e.g., nursing, dietary, and pharmacy students) who observe the physician in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Engage, as interest allows, in scholarly activity, quality improvement, and clinical research within the division.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• Fellowship training in Noninvasive Imaging or Advanced Cardiac Imaging preferred or equivalent clinical experience.
• Board certification in General Pediatrics with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics (or eligible for same).
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (or eligible for same).
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Leadership experience, Preferred.
• Clinical or scholarly interest in program development, quality improvement, or research, Preferred.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 25717 Apply now

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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.