Pediatrics - Rheumatology (Assistant Professor)

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

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Rheumatology Section at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, is seeking an Assistant Professor to provide direct clinical care to pediatric rheumatic patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The candidate will join a longstanding program with a commitment to education, research, and patient-centered care, and will lead clinical activities while mentoring trainees.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology (certification or eligibility).
• Texas Medical Board licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to rheumatic disease patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Educate staff, learners, and patients/families on diagnosis and care.
• Provide clinical leadership to medical and nursing staff.
• Supervise and educate medical and nursing staff when appropriate.

Skills

Clinical care

Leadership

Education/Training

Supervision

Education

Pediatrics board-certified

Pediatric rheumatology board-certified/eligible

Job description

Title

Pediatrics - Rheumatology (Assistant Professor)

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Rheumatology Section is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an Assistant Professor role. This position will provide medical care to patients in the Rheumatology clinics and in the Rheumatology inpatient hospital service. The primary role is to provide direct patient care for patients at the Texas Children's Hospital. The selected candidate will be part of Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, a well-established Pediatric Rheumatology program that has trained fellows for more than 30 years and maintains a vibrant schedule of educational and patient management.

To promote the mission, vision, and goals of the Rheumatology Section, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital.

Division: Pediatrics

Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Job Duties

Responsibilities: To provide clinical care to patients with rheumatic diseases and educate staff, learners, and patient/families regarding diagnosis in the Greater Houston region.

Clinic Role:

• Provide safe, timely, effective, and efficient patient care at TCH Main and West Campus in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Provide clinical leadership to medical and nursing staff.
• Role model ethical and professional behavior with every interaction.
• Supervise and educate medical and nursing staff when appropriate in the care of Rheumatology patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Pediatrics board-certified and board-certified/eligible pediatric rheumatology

Licensed by the Texas Medical Board

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

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.

Requisition ID: 21737