Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Pediatrics

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 282,000 - 316,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Incentive compensation

Health insurance

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Children's Hospital seeks a pediatric critical care physician to lead and participate in advanced care in the PICU. The role emphasizes management of critically ill pediatric oncology patients, clinical procedures, and mentorship of trainees.

The candidate should hold an MD/DO, be board-certified in pediatrics with eligible status in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and possess Texas medical licensure.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Residency in American Pediatric residency program and board-certified in pediatrics.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine within five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the PICU with specialty in critically ill pediatric cancer patients.
• Perform clinical procedures to deliver standard care for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Maintain a supportive environment for trainees and clinical team members.
• Contribute to clinical/research programs and translational activities.

Skills

Pediatric Critical Care

Education

MD/DO degree

Board-certified in Pediatrics

Texas medical license

Board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Job description

Responsibilities

• Have specific clinical expertise in the management of the critically ill cancer patients.


• Provide clinical patient care with the majority of the time spent in the PICU.


• Perform clinical procedures that encompass those pertinent to delivering standard care to the critically ill pediatric patient.


• Maintain a supportive research, teaching, and clinical practice environment for trainees and clinical team members

This position has a target base salary of $281,677 to $316,453 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

The Children's Hospital at MD Anderson evaluates 700-800 new patients and consultations annually, many of whom seek care for aggressive malignancy. Resources abound for significant contributions to understanding pediatric malignancy through interactions both within and outside of pediatrics, strengthening strategic alliances with pharmaceutical companies and promoting interdisciplinary / interdepartmental clinical activities and translational research programs to advance therapies. The candidate should have skills to lead and develop new clinical/translational programs and should have demonstrated excellence and extensive clinical training and research accomplishments in the area. We have an active fellowship program, faculty participation in COG, a survivorship program, and a vibrant supportive care program.

The faculty member must have completed an M.D. or DO degree from an accredited medical school or equivalent, must have completed residency training in an approved American Pediatric residency program or equivalent, be board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or foreign equivalent if applicable. In addition, the candidate must be board certified/eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or foreign equivalent if applicable or obtain Pediatric Critical Care Medicine board certification within five years of employment. Must be licensed as a physician in the state of Texas.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 175240


• Employee Status: Regular


• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0


• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0


• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0


• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay


• Work Location: Onsite


• Science Jobs: No