Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology Nocturnist (Assistant Professor orInstructor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks pediatric nocturnists trained in hematology-oncology or general pediatrics for night coverage. You will manage inpatient care for hematology-oncology and bone marrow transplant patients, attend to admitted inpatients, and assist with new admissions.

Training is provided after hire; residency-trained physicians may be hired directly out of residency. The role involves in-house night coverage of about 120 nights per year and may include QA or

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology or General Pediatric/Internal Medicine-Pediatric boards.
• Must obtain Texas Medical License and DEA registration before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nocturnist inpatient care for Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant patients.
• Attend to admitted inpatients and assist with new admissions.
• Night coverage for approximately 120 nights per year.
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement or disease-specific activities as desired.

Skills

Night shift coverage

Inpatient pediatric care

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Pediatric Board certification/eligibility

Job description

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.

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