Pediatrics - Neurology (Assistant Professor)

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

Job summary

The Section of Pediatric Neurology & Developmental Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston announces vacancies for an epileptologist at Texas Children's Hospital Main Campus. The academic appointment is Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Pediatrics, with a proposed clinical effort of 100% at the Main Campus.

Candidates will assist with inpatient epilepsy services, the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, continuous EEG, and Epilepsy fellows’ clinics, with

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent required by Texas Medical Board licensure.
• Board certified or eligible in Child Neurology.
• Board certified or eligible in Clinical Neurophysiology and/or Epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient epilepsy services and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
• Contribute to continuous EEG services and Epilepsy fellows' clinics.
• Collaborate with neurosurgery and related research teams.
• Participate in night call and other academic duties.

Skills

Pediatric Neurology

Clinical Neurophysiology

Epilepsy

Inpatient epilepsy services

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Pediatrics - Neurology (Assistant Professor)

Division: Pediatrics Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Summary

The Section of Pediatric Neurology & Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, is pleased to announce vacancies for an epileptologist at Texas Children's Hospital Main Campus. The academic appointment at Assistant Professor (tenure track), will be in the Section of Pediatric Neurology & Developmental Neuroscience of the Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine.

As a member of the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, our Level 4 program includes a 12 bed EMU as well as MEG, PET, SPECT and TMS services. Our hospitals located in Houston Texas provide Pediatric Emergency Centers staffed by physicians who are board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine; acute care inpatient units staffed by Pediatric Hospitalists; and intensive care units staffed by Pediatric Critical Care specialists. With a proposed clinical effort of 100%, this junior level faculty member will be located at the Main Campus. This candidate will assist with the inpatient epilepsy services, the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, the continuous EEG service, Epilepsy fellow's clinic, night call and reducing our wait list of patients for Epilepsy. Collaboration with neurosurgery and associated research expected. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: M.D. or equivalent.
• Minimum Certification/Licensure: Licensed by the Texas Medical Board; obtainable upon hire offer
• Board certified/eligible in Child Neurology and Board Certified/eligible in Clinical Neurophysiology and/or Epilepsy

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

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

Requisition ID: 24231

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.