Pediatric General Surgeon-San Antonio, TX

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is hiring a Pediatric General Surgeon for a full-time position at CHRISTUS Children’s in Houston, Texas. The role demands a commitment to education, collaboration, and excellence in patient care, along with admitting, evaluating, and managing surgical patients. Candidates must be licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified in pediatric surgery. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered along with a faculty appointment.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board or eligible for same.
• Current certification in surgery or pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for same.
• Demonstrated current competence with at least fifty surgical procedures in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, consult, and manage surgical patients.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to patients.
• Assess and stabilize patients with emergent conditions.

Job description

Division: CHofSA Surgical Departments (80001090)

Department: CHofSA Surgical - General Surgery (90007026)

Employment Duration: Full-time

External: Academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Overview

CHRISTUS Children’s, a world‑class 240‑bed freestanding children’s hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children’s. Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.

Division Summary

The Division of General Surgery of the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine has an opening for a full‑time faculty position at CHRISTUS Children’s as a Pediatric General Surgeon. This position comes with a faculty appointment within the Department of Surgery, a competitive salary, and full benefits package. The rank of the appointment will be determined by the candidates' credentials and experience. Physicians interested in joining the General Surgery division must be committed to education, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include admitting, evaluating, diagnosing, consulting, and providing surgical (including pre‑ and post‑operative) management to patients from six years through adulthood with congenital and acquired abnormalities and diseases, whether developmental, inflammatory, neoplastic, or traumatic. May provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (or eligible for same);
• Current certification in surgery or pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for same;
• Experience: Demonstrated current competence and evidence of at least fifty (50) surgical procedures (six years through adulthood), reflective of the scope of privileges requested, during the past 12 months or successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency or clinical fellowship within the past 12 months.

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