Pediatrics - Newborn (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Pediatrics - Newborn (Assistant Professor) to join a shared Physician-Scientist role between Neonatology and Renal Divisions, with administrative oversight in Neonatology. The position supports clinical care, research, and program development across both divisions, focusing on overlapping patient populations.

You will lead clinical assessment of newborns, teach trainees, mentor colleagues, and contribute to quality improvement, safety culture,

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of a pediatric residency or equivalent neonatal training.
• Board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics; current NRP certification.
• Experience in newborn nursery care, delivery attendance, or neonatal procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow institutional policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements for newborn care and patient safety.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, reliability, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in newborn medicine.
• Excellent communication and family engagement abilities.
• Competence in newborn procedures (e.g., circumcision).
• Ability to teach and mentor trainees effectively.
• Commitment to quality improvement, safety culture, and collaborative interdisciplinary practice.
• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and credentials.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring trainees

Safety culture

Education

MD/DO with pediatric residency or neonatal training

Job description

Pediatrics - Newborn (Assistant Professor)

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

Summary

This position is a shared Physician-Scientist role between the Neonatology and Renal Divisions, with administrative oversight in Neonatology. The role supports collaboration in clinical care, research, and program development across both divisions, particularly for overlapping patient populations.

Job Duties

• Follow institutional policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements for newborn care and patient safety.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, reliability, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in newborn medicine.
• Excellent communication and family engagement abilities.
• Competence in newborn procedures (e.g., circumcision).
• Ability to teach and mentor trainees effectively.
• Commitment to quality improvement, safety culture, and collaborative interdisciplinary practice.
• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and credentials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO with completion of a pediatric residency or equivalent neonatal training.
• Experience: Prior experience in newborn nursery care, delivery attendance, or neonatal procedures preferred.
• Certifications: Board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics; current NRP certification required.

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

Requisition ID: 25168

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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.