Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology Clinical (Instructor)

Division: Pediatrics

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is currently seeking an Instructor.

Scope of practice:

• A physician who has completed a General Pediatric or Internal Medicine-Pediatric to be hired at an instructor rank.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage inpatient care of Hematology/ Oncology patients. Attends to patient/nursing needs on admitted inpatients as well as assists with new admissions. May also be called to Emergency Department to assess patients.
• Oversees junior level personnel including residents and advanced practice practitioners.
• Supervises care they provide and provides education.

Roles include:

a. Approximately 8 weeks of in-house night coverage per year.

b. Attending on the inpatient (daytime) service teams within the faculty attending

rotation. Fellowship trained physicians only.

c. Performing procedures (bone marrow aspirate/biopsy and lumbar puncture) for

patients in various areas around the hospital. The General Pediatric candidate will be

trained to do these procedures after hire.

d. Time is built into the schedule to allow for work on scholarly activity or personal

projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree
• Board certified or board eligible for General 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.

Requisition ID: 20088