Completion of Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Intensive Care fellowship
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Pediatric Intensive Care
Encouraged experience in Cardiac Intensive Care with CICU fellowship training (1 year)
Strong clinical skills in managing critically ill infants and children
Ability to perform procedures such as intubation and central line placement
Responsibilities
Provide high-level care for critically ill infants and children requiring intensive monitoring and treatment
Supervise and perform critical procedures, including intubation and central lines
Collaborate with pediatric subspecialties and ancillary services for comprehensive patient care
Engage in administrative and academic duties related to critical care medicine
Participate in teaching and supervising residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers
Contribute to quality improvement projects and educational initiatives within the hospital
Represent the critical care section in committees and patient care discussions
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary team
Opportunities for academic involvement and research
Access to advanced medical technologies and procedures
Professional development through teaching and supervision
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Division: Pediatrics
Work Arrangement:
Location: Austin, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
The Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital Department of Pediatrics - Critical Care Medicine is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time role as an Assistant Professor.
The Division of Critical Care Medicine is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of attending critical care physicians, advanced practice providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants), postdoctoral fellows, and research support personnel committed to the care of patients suffering from a life-threatening illness or injury.
Care for seriously ill infants and children who need a high-level of monitoring and treatment. This will include full ECMO support, renal failure including all forms of dialysis, heart failure, those with respiratory failure due to pneumonia or bronchiolitis, septic shock, neurological emergencies such as seizures, severe trauma, and post-operative patients including neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, craniofacial surgery, complex orthopedic and plastic surgery, trauma, and bariatric surgery.
Will frequently supervise and perform procedures, including intubation and central lines, as well as provide conscious sedation for patients within the ICU.
Care is provided in collaboration with all pediatric subspecialties in addition to pediatric nursing, respiratory therapy, and ancillary services.
Participate in administrative and academic duties that are pertinent to the section of critical care medicine. This may include research endeavors; supervision and education of residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers (NP or PA); leading educational efforts for nurses; or collaborative quality projects with other areas of the hospital.
Participate as a member of the section of critical care in activities such as committee representation, teaching and education, and patient care discussions. Numerous opportunities exist to work closely with individuals at the Main Campus in Houston.
Minimum Qualifications
Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care
Minimum years of experience: Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care (3 years)
Experience in Cardiac Intensive Care and CICU Fellowship training (1 year) encouraged.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Requisition ID: 26701
About Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a private medical school located in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. BCM is known for its research and education programs in the biomedical sciences. The school offers degrees in medicine, biomedical sciences, and allied health sciences. BCM is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Huffington Center on Aging, and the Human Genome Sequencing Center.
