Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology Clinical Division (Assistant Professor or Instructor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Nocturnist for in-house night coverage in Houston. The position is open to fellowship-trained or residency-trained physicians, providing care to Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant patients. No specific training in hematology-oncology is required for residency-trained applicants, and necessary training will be provided. Candidates must obtain Texas Medical License and DEA registration before starting employment.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible in relevant specialties.
• Obtain Texas Medical License and DEA registration before employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage nighttime inpatient care for Hematology/Oncology patients.
• Attend to medical needs of admitted inpatients.
• Assist with new admissions during night hours.

Skills

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

General Pediatric

Internal Medicine-Pediatric

Inpatient Care Management

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology Nocturnist (Assistant Professor or Instructor)

Division: Pediatrics

Location: Houston, TX

Summary

• This position is open to both Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship trained or General Pediatric/Internal Medicine-Pediatric residency trained physicians. No hematology‑oncology specific training is required for the residency‑trained applicant. Training will be provided after hiring.
• Residency trained applicants do not need to have Hospital Medicine fellowship training—they may be hired directly out of residency.
• Both types of applicants will manage nighttime inpatient care of Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant patients. They will attend to patient's medical needs on admitted inpatients as well as assist with new admissions.
• The role consists of in‑house night coverage for 120 nights per year.
• Nocturnists are welcome to participate in other activities such as quality improvement or disease‑specific activities based on their interest, though this is not required.

Minimum Requirements

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Board certified or board eligible for either Pediatric Hematology‑Oncology or General pediatric/Internal Medicine‑Pediatric boards.
• Prior to employment start date must obtain Texas Medical License and Drug Enforcement Administration registration.

Requisition ID: 24991

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