Hospitalist in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (Houston)

Department : Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology Clinical Division (90006827)

Employment Duration : Full-time

Internal Title : Academic rank commenurate with qualifications and experience.

Division : Pediatrics

Work Arrangement :

Location : Houston, TX

Salary Range : FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Schedule : Summary

The Department of Pediatrics section of Hematology-Oncology is currently seeking a Hospitalist.

Scope of practice :

• The preferred candidate is a physician who has completed a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship. This candidate would be hired at an Assistant Professor rank. Alternately a physician who has completed a General Pediatric or Internal Medicine-Pediatric residency could be considered and would 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.
• Oversee junior level personnel including residents and advanced practice practitioners. Supervises the care they provide and provides education.

Roles include

• Approximately 8 weeks of in-house night coverage per year.
• Attending on the inpatient (daytime) service teams within the faculty attending rotation. Fellowship trained physicians only.
• 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.
• Time is built into the schedule to allow for work on scholarly activity or personal projects.
• Preferred : Board certified or board eligible for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology boards
• Alternate : 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 : 21658

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