Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Pediatrics - Patient Care

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 223,241 - 268,672

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Relocation support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment and research center in Houston, Texas, seeks a clinical faculty member for its Pediatrics division. The candidate will perform inpatient clinical activities, provide expertise in patient care, and participate in teaching fellows and residents. An MD/DO, completion of a pediatrics residency, and fellowship are required, alongside strong interpersonal skills and compassionate care. The position offers a competitive salary range between $223,241 and $268,672, along with comprehensive benefits and relocation support.

Qualifications

Minimum of MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
Complete pediatric residency and oncology fellowship.
Board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

Spend majority of clinical activity in inpatient service.
Provide clinical expertise in patient care management.
Participate in development of clinical research studies.

Skills

Clinical expertise in patient care management

Emotional and psychological stability

Excellent bilateral manual dexterity

Good hand-eye coordination

Visual and auditory acuity

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Completion of an accredited pediatrics residency program

Completion of an accredited pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship

Board certified or board eligible in general pediatrics

Licensed as a physician in Texas

Job description

Overview

This clinical faculty position in the division of Pediatrics will:

Spend the majority of clinical activity in the Inpatient Service and communicate with patients, family members, hospital staff and other faculty members within the Institution.
Provide clinical expertise in patient care management with combined Pediatrics and General Internal Medicine and provide an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students.
Be fully ambulatory with excellent bilateral manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, visual and auditory acuity to perform the job functions.
Demonstrate emotional and psychological stability to manage patients and their families in a compassionate and positive manner.
Participate in the development of clinical research studies and be independently responsible for new patient evaluations, initiation of appropriate referrals, and follow-up as appropriate.
Deliver standard care across clinical procedures.

Work Location: Onsite

Qualifications

Medical degree (MD/DO) from an accredited medical school or equivalent.
Completed an accredited pediatrics residency program.
Completion of an accredited pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship is sought; applicants with a strong background in oncology are encouraged to apply.
Board certified or board eligible in general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Licensed as a physician in the State of Texas.

Compensation and Benefits

This position has a target base salary of $223,241 to $268,672 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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