Pediatrics - Oncology (Assistant Professor)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7284341 (Ref:13899-en_US)
Posted: September 29, 2024
Job Description
Summary
Scope of practice:
1) Clinical duties may include
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Manage outpatient and/or inpatient care for designated patients in a tertiary hospital setting.
- Inpatient attending time includes night and weekend calls and rounds.
- Education and supervision of trainees including fellows, residents, and advanced practice practitioners.
- Perform procedures (bone marrow, lumbar puncture) on patients as indicated.
- 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.
