Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Pediatrics - Patient Care

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational opportunities

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX seeks an Open Rank Clinical Faculty Appointment to join the Neural Solid Tumor Team. The appointment focuses on robust interdisciplinary care for infants to AYAs with life-threatening diseases, with emphasis on Neurofibromatosis and Neuro-Oncology.

The role includes teaching fellows, residents and students, participating in ongoing research, and collaborating with a strong multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of pediatrics residency program.
• Fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology preferred but not required.
• Board Eligible/Certified in general pediatrics or pediatric hematology/oncology by ABP; Texas licensure or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in pediatric Neurofibromatosis and neuro-oncology care.
• Deliver lectures and bedside teaching to fellows, residents, and students.
• Collaborate with ongoing research and scholarly activities within the department.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and faculty.

Skills

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pediatric Neurofibromatosis care

Neuro-oncology care

Education

MD/DO

Pediatrics residency

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship (preferred)

Job description

Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Neurofibromatosis

Location: Houston, TX

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics Patient Care at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a full-time faculty position, Clinical Faculty Appointment to join the Neural Solid Tumor Team. The clinical faculty position will provide robust, interdisciplinary Neural Solid Tumor care to infants, children, adolescents, and AYAs suffering from life-threatening, life-limiting, and terminal diseases.

SCOPE

This clinical faculty position in the Division of Pediatrics will:

• Provide clinical expertise in pediatric Neurofibromatosis and Neuro-Oncology care.
• Provide an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students, including delivery of lectures and bedside teaching.
• Participate and collaborate with the department's ongoing research program and scholarly work to enhance the academic environment of the department.
• Possess strong communication skills to communicate with patients, family members, hospital staff, and other faculty members within the Institution.

This position has a competitive salary commensurate with experience 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 UT MD Anderson evaluates over 800 new oncology patients and consultations annually, many of whom seek care for aggressive malignancy. Resources abound for patient care support, including a robust integrative medicine program (including a mind-body therapist, acupuncturist, music and art therapists); strong interventional pain program; state-of-the-art AYA program; robust psychosocial support programs; and a fully accredited on-site school program. Staff support includes a strong array of wellness programs within the institution and the Division, including Gathering Ground healing circles, HOPES debrief program, and Wellness Monthly lunchtime events.

• The candidate must have completed a medical degree (MD/DO) in an accredited medical school or equivalent. Candidates must have completed an accredited pediatrics residency program. Completion of an accredited pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship is preferable, but not required, and applicants with a strong background in oncology are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in general pediatrics Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or Medical Oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics and be licensed as a physician in the State of Texas or eligible to obtain a Texas medical license.

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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 UT 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: 184147
• 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