Pediatric Pulmonology - BCM Physician

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist to provide comprehensive pulmonary care for pediatric patients in a hospital setting in Texas. The role includes inpatient consultations in NICU and ICUs, as well as a structured inpatient and outpatient schedule and involvement in teaching trainees.

The candidate will conduct research within the pulmonary patient group and promote health awareness. Eligible for Texas licensure and board certification in pediatrics and pediatric pulmonology

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent).
• Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of comprehensive general pulmonary clinical care to pediatric patients.
• Foster public awareness of diseases and disorders of pulmonary diseases.
• Promote health and prevention of diseases of general pulmonary diseases.
• Conduct research within the pulmonary patient group.
• Provide inpatient consultations as requested from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, NICU, and general and subspecialty areas; home call for inpatient service 8 weeks per year including 4 weekends per year.
• Outpatient clinic with 6-8 half-day sessions and an average of 8 patients per session; no call when on the outpatient service.
• Participate in the education of Pediatric residents, fellows, nurses, and medical students.

Education

MD or DO degree

Pediatrics residency

Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology

Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure

Job description

Job Duties

• Providing the highest standard of comprehensive general pulmonary clinical care to pediatric patients
• Fostering public awareness of diseases and disorders of pulmonary diseases
• Promoting health and prevention of diseases of general pulmonary diseases
• Conducting research within the pulmonary patient group
• Providing inpatient consultations as requested from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, NICU, and general and subspecialty areas. Home call for inpatient service 8 weeks per year including 4 weekends per year.
• Outpatient clinic with 6-8 half-day sessions and an average of 8 patients per session. No call when on the outpatient service.
• Participating in the education of Pediatric residents, fellows, nurses, and medical students.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent)
• Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology
• Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure

Academic appointment and rank at Baylor College of Medicine will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.