Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program Director/Physician - San Antonio, TX

Baylor College of Medicine; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is partnering with CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital for a premier Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program Director role in San Antonio, TX. The physician will lead clinical care, education, and program growth within a large academic pediatrics division.

The incumbent will influence hematology/oncology services, educational activities, and research initiatives while representing the division both locally and nationally.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or MD/Ph.D. with board certification or eligibility in Hematology/Oncology.
• Current Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Rank and appointment will be determined by credentials and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the BMT Program Director with a vision for growth.
• Provide comprehensive care to BMT program patients in outpatient and inpatient settings at CHRISTUS Children’s, including night and weekend calls and rounds.
• Manage a group of patients who are clinically complex or resource intensive.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, and prescribe pharmacological and non‑pharmaceutical treatments for health problems within hematology/oncology.
• Perform bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture on patients as indicated.
• Educate and supervise trainees including fellows, residents, and advanced practice practitioners.
• Act as backup and consultant for Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers physicians at our network of community hospitals.

Job description

Position Title

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program Director/Physician - San Antonio, TX

Division

CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital - San Antonio, a 240‑bed freestanding children’s hospital serving as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health partnered with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children’s.

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary

BCM is a premier academic health science center recognized for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service.

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology seeks an outstanding Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Physician to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, an excellent clinician, and have excellent organizational and leadership qualities with a growth mindset. They will participate in educational and research programs and help represent the division in the community and nationally.

The Division currently has nine physicians and three advanced practice practitioners and includes comprehensive programs in bone marrow transplant, cancer genetics, hematology & oncology, neuro‑oncology, and survivorship. Christus Children’s is a full member of the Children’s Oncology Group and is the only free‑standing academic children’s hospital in South Texas.

Job Duties

• Serve as the BMT Program Director with a vision for growth.
• Provide comprehensive care to BMT program patients in outpatient and inpatient settings at CHRISTUS Children’s, including night and weekend calls and rounds.
• Manage a group of patients who are clinically complex or resource intensive.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, and prescribe pharmacological and non‑pharmaceutical treatments for health problems according to established protocols, standards of care, health promotion, and preventive care within a specialized area of practice.
• Perform physical and psychological assessments, diagnose and treat episodic illnesses, perform diagnostic procedures, oversee the administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive therapies; coordinate and communicate all aspects of care with patients/family and the health‑care team.
• Educate and supervise trainees including fellows, residents, and advanced practice practitioners.
• Perform procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture on patients as indicated.
• Act as backup and consultant for Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers physicians at our network of community hospitals.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or MD/Ph.D. with board certification or eligibility in Hematology/Oncology.
• Current Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Rank and appointment will be determined by credentials and experience.

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

Requisition ID: 25296