Physician / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Physician - Chief Job

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Division Chief for Pediatric Hospital Medicine. This pivotal role involves guiding a talented team of pediatricians, ensuring the highest quality of care, and fostering a culture of research and education. With dedicated administrative time, the successful candidate will shape the division's future and enhance its fellowship program. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• Experience in administrative leadership and mentoring junior faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the division to ensure outstanding medical care.
• Develop long-range plans and manage budgets for the division.

Skills

Leadership in Pediatric Medicine

Clinical Care Excellence

Research Development

Team Building

Mentoring Junior Faculty

Education

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Eligibility for Associate or Full Professor Rank

Job description

Physician / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Physician - Chief Job

Description Summary: The Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an outstanding leader to serve as Division Chief and lead the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at CHRISTUS Children's. The division currently consists of 11 pediatric hospital medicine physicians with a highly successful fellowship program. The position will have dedicated administrative time to develop and grow the division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The position is employed by Baylor College of Medicine and offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Job Duties:

1. Provides strong leadership to the division to provide the most outstanding medical care, quality, research, and education possible.
2. Develops long-range plans for the division.
3. Recommends division appointments and promotions to the Chair of Pediatrics.
4. Stimulates and supports research studies in the division.
5. Demands the highest quality of medical care for patients.
6. Demonstrates and demands the highest ethical and professional behavior.
7. Helps to manage budgets and maintain positive financial performance for the division.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The successful candidate would be board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine and must be eligible for academic rank of associate professor or full professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
• Excellence in clinical care, quality, teaching, team building, and scholarly achievements are required.
• The Division Chief is responsible for overseeing the division of pediatric hospital medicine and developing an outstanding team of physicians to follow the division's vision: to provide excellent service to sick children, families, and referring physicians and facilities.
• It is expected that approximately a portion of the time will be devoted to administrative responsibilities.
• Experience in administrative leadership and mentoring junior faculty is highly desired.

Work Type: Full Time

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