Neonatology - Physician

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Neonatologist to provide comprehensive care for infants in a Level II NICU at Houston Methodist Clear Lake. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and educating families in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include MD/DO, Texas license, Neonatology Fellowship, and board certification. The team collaborates with Baylor College of Medicine neonatology providers to support high-risk neonates.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required
• Must hold or be able to obtain Texas medical license
• Board certification in Neonatology
• Neonatology Fellowship required

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients
• Documents information in patient's chart regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education
• Records diagnosis/CPT in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per site protocol
• Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver
• Serves as a credible, knowledgeable educational resource for the patient, family, community and other healthcare professionals
• Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns

Skills

Neonatology care

Patient education

Documentation

Education

MD/DO degree

Texas medical license

Neonatology Fellowship

Board certification in Neonatology

Job description

We are searching for a Neonatologist - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide comprehensive care for infants of all gestational ages with mild to critical illnesses or requiring sustained life support in the Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This opportunity is through Texas Children's Community Initiatives Program and supported by Baylor College of Medicine Neonatologists.

Since 2003, the Texas Children's Hospital Community Initiatives program has provided neonatal, pediatric and maternal fetal medicine services to community hospitals. Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital Providers oversee care for all high-risk neonates and the majority of well newborns at community partner hospitals. Today, the program has expanded to include partnerships with 12 hospitals across Houston and surrounding areas, supporting our vision of Right Care, Right Place, Right Time.

Full Time - Houston Methodist Clear Lake, Level II, 6 bed unit

Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license
• Board certification in Neonatology
• Neonatology Fellowship required

Responsibilities:

• Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients
• Documents information in patient's chart regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education
• Records diagnosis/CPT in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per site protocol
• Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver
• Serves as a credible, knowledgeable educational resource for the patient, family, community and other healthcare professionals
• Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns