Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician — Academic Role

Texas Children's Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology physician to join the Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center in Austin. You will provide comprehensive care to children in outpatient and inpatient settings, collaborate with Baylor College of Medicine, and perform procedures as needed.

The role involves oversight of infusion services, daily rounds, and adherence to COG and research guidelines, with an academic appointment reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent).
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in pediatrics.
• Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.
• Board eligible/board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Five years of post-fellowship clinical experience.
• Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical license.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient and inpatient care for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology patients.
• Outpatient duties include clinic, oversight of infusion room services, and managing calls from clinic staff, physicians, and families throughout the day.
• Inpatient care/on-call duties as a member of the team. Inpatient care consists of daily rounds and work of the day, phone calls from hospital staff in the evening and coming in at night for acute needs as deemed necessary.
• Performing procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture on patients as indicated in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.
• Maintaining and completing all necessary regulatory requirements to remain compliant with COG and institutional research study guidelines.
• Academic appointment and rank at Baylor College of Medicine will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Education

MD or DO degree (or equivalent)

Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in pediatrics

Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics

Board eligible/board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics

Five years of post-fellowship clinical experience

Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical license

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology physician to join the Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center in Austin. You will provide comprehensive care to children in outpatient and inpatient settings, collaborate with Baylor College of Medicine, and perform procedures as needed.

The role involves oversight of infusion services, daily rounds, and adherence to COG and research guidelines, with an academic appointment reflecting experience.