Pediatric Pulmonology Cystic Fibrosis - BCM Physician

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Pulmonologist to join the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. The appointment may be at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank, with academic rank commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The physician will provide comprehensive general pulmonary and cystic fibrosis care to pediatric patients, contribute to research, promote awareness and prevention of pulmonary diseases, provide inpatient consultations, and participate in education. Inpatient home call is 8 weeks per year, including 4 weekends per year. Outpatient service consists of 6–8 half-day clinic sessions, averaging 8 patients per session, with no call while on outpatient service.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree, or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general pulmonary and cystic fibrosis clinical care to pediatric patients.
• Foster public awareness of cystic fibrosis and other general pulmonary diseases and disorders.
• Promote health and prevention of general pulmonary and cystic fibrosis diseases.
• Conduct research within the pulmonary and cystic fibrosis patient group.
• Provide inpatient consultations as requested by the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, NICU, and general and subspecialty areas.
• Provide inpatient home call 8 weeks per year, including 4 weekends per year.
• Conduct outpatient clinic for 6–8 half-day sessions, averaging 8 patients per session; no call is required while on outpatient service.
• Participate in the education of pediatric residents, fellows, nurses, and medical students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree