Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare seeks a dedicated pediatric hepatologist to enhance their Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. This exciting opportunity involves joining a collaborative team at a leading children's hospital, renowned for its high-volume liver transplant program and innovative care practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric transplant hepatology and a passion for advancing healthcare through research and clinical excellence. This role not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact on children's health in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Assistant or Associate Professor in Pediatrics with a niche in hepatology.
• Priority for candidates with CAQ in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative group of pediatric hepatologists at Texas Children's Hospital.
• Provide inpatient transplant hepatology care and participate in clinical research.

Skills

Pediatric Transplant Hepatology

Hepatology-focused ICU care

Global health

Education

MD/DO degree

Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

Job description

Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Assistant Professor)

Job Title:

Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Assistant Professor)

Division:

Pediatrics

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Texas Children's Hospital is a state-of-the-art 800 bed facility which houses 6 high acuity operating rooms and 4 Pediatric Subspecialty Intensive Care Units (84 rooms) including a dedicated ICU for liver transplant care. TCH receives 1600 outpatient hepatology referrals per year and has been the highest volume pediatric transplant program in the U.S. in the last 4 out of 5 years, with 35 children undergoing liver transplant in 2022. The Division of Pediatric GHN consists of more than 30 MD/DO faculty, 12 GHN fellows and 1 transplant hepatology fellow. The recruited faculty would join a highly collaborative group of 9 pediatric hepatologists with diverse areas of liver expertise.

Transplant hepatology is well supported by 5 transplant coordinators, 2 clinical support coordinators, a transplant referral specialist, nursing manager, dedicated quality improvement and compliance team and transplant administrator. Inpatient transplant hepatology care at TCH is multi-faceted and consists of a dedicated Liver Intensive Care Unit (LICU) team of pediatric intensivists, transplant surgery, transplant ID, and transplant-specific ancillary services. Other integral members of liver transplant care include transfusion medicine, interventional radiology, transplant immunology and the extracorporeal team (MARS, CRRT, and pheresis). Inpatient weeks on the hepatology service will be shared among 9 faculty and a portion of clinical time will be devoted to the recently established Hepatology Intensive Care Unit (HICU).

Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital are committed to building an inclusive workplace, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. BCM and TCH encourage applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and all other qualified applicants.

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in partnership with Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a pediatric hepatologist to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Texas Children's Hospital located in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) Campus in Houston, TX.

Job Duties

Candidates with Pediatric Transplant Hepatology certificate of added qualification (CAQ) along with clinical and research expertise in areas including hepatology-focused ICU care and global health will be given priority. Fellows who will be completing a CAQ Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Fellowship in 2024-25 are eligible to apply for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal applicant should be eligible to be an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with an established or aspiring clinical niche and interest in hepatology, ICU care and global health. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest along with their CV to Benjamin Shneider MD, George Peterkin Endowed Chair, Head of Division and Chief of Service, at [e-mail].

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.