Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Associate Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, in partnership with Texas Children's Hospital, seeks a full-time pediatric gastroenterologist at the Associate Professor level to advance nutrition-focused intestinal rehabilitation.

Located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, this 100% clinical role combines patient care across a high-volume GHN division with opportunities for teaching, research, and collaboration with a large multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with board eligibility or certification.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology completed.
• Eligible for assistant/associate/full Professor tenure track.
• Significant expertise in nutrition and intestinal rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• This is a 100% clinical position focused on intestinal rehabilitation.
• Join a collaborative GHN division at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary nutrition and GI care.
• Engage in scholarly activity and clinical service.

Skills

Nutrition expertise

Intestinal rehabilitation

Collaborative care

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Job description

Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Associate Professor)
Job Description Job Title: Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Associate Professor) Division: Pediatrics Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine - in partnership with Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) - is seeking a full-time pediatric gastroenterologist with significant expertise in nutrition and intestinal rehabilitation to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GHN) at Texas Children's Hospital located in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) Campus in Houston, TX. TCH is a state-of-the-art 800 bed free-standing facility which houses 6 high acuity surgical suites and 4 Pediatric Subspecialty Intensive Care Units (84 rooms). The GHN division, which completed > 30,000 outpatient visits and > 3,300 endoscopies in 2024-25, offers specific GHN expertise in advanced endoscopy, aerodigestive disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, hepatology and liver transplantation, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal rehabilitation, neurogastroenterology/motility and pancreaticobiliary disease. The division cares for over 100 children requiring home TPN as part of their intestinal rehabilitation. The division has a strong academic focus with over 200 IRB approved protocols, yielding more than 60 peer-reviewed publications per year, supported by multiple NIH and foundation grants.

The recruited faculty would join a highly collaborative group of more than 35 MD/DO faculty, 10 advanced practice providers, 12 GHN fellows, 1 transplant hepatology fellow, and talented and dedicated staff comprised of clinical nurse coordinators, GHN specialized dieticians, social workers, endoscopy technicians and registered nurses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: MD or DO
• Qualified applicants will have successfully completed a Fellowship Program in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Board certification (or Board eligible) in Pediatric Gastroenterology is required.
• The ideal applicant should be eligible to be an assistant, associate or full Professor (tenure track possible) in the Department of Pediatrics with an established expertise in nutrition and intestinal rehabilitation. This is a 100% clinical position with a significant focus on intestinal rehabilitation.
• An interest in gastroenterology in neonates would be welcome.

Greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the US, with more than 145 different languages spoken. It is a vibrant city with a thriving art, culinary, and professional sports scene. With eclectic museums, numerous parks, proximity to the Texas Hill Country and the beach, and 2 international airports, Houston offers something for everyone!

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

Requisition ID: 25109

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.