Pediatrics - Oncology (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7284341 (Ref.No. 13899-en_US)
Posted: 1 month ago

Job Description

Summary

Scope of practice:

1) Clinical duties may include

  1. Manage outpatient and/or inpatient care for designated patients in a tertiary hospital setting.
    1. Inpatient attending time includes night and weekend calls and rounds.
  2. Education and supervision of trainees including fellows, residents, and advanced practice practitioners.
  3. Perform procedures (bone marrow, lumbar puncture) on patients as indicated.
  4. Serve as backup and consultant for Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center physicians at our network of community hospitals.

2) Clinical or basic science research in Neuro-Oncology is expected to be a large portion of the position and will be discussed with Section leadership during the application process.

3) The position is located at the Texas Children’s Hospital Main Campus.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD or equivalent degree
  • Board certified or board eligible for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 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.



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. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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