Summary

The Department of Pediatrics - Newborn is currently seeking an Assistant Professor.

Job Duties

• Provide comprehensive medical care to newborns in the well-baby nursery, including routine newborn assessments, monitoring, and management.
• Perform newborn circumcisions in accordance with institutional policies and clinical standards.
• Attend and assist with deliveries as needed, based on clinical expertise, patient acuity, and service needs.
• Conduct thorough physical examinations of newborns, assess growth and developmental status, and identify any abnormalities requiring intervention.
• Interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory results, newborn screening tests, and imaging studies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on patient condition and clinical findings.
• Recognize and manage common newborn medical conditions and coordinate care with subspecialists when necessary.
• Ensure appropriate discharge planning, including medical clearance, follow-up care recommendations, and coordination with outpatient providers.

Family Communication and Support:

• Communicate effectively with families regarding their newborn’s medical condition, plan of care, and anticipated outcomes.
• Provide education on newborn care, feeding, safe sleep practices, and warning signs requiring medical attention.
• Offer emotional support and counseling to families during hospitalization and transition to home.
• Promote family-centered care and engage families as active participants in the care process.

Education and Mentorship:

• Provide teaching and supervision to medical students, residents, nursing staff, and other healthcare trainees.
• Participate in educational activities, clinical teaching rounds, and professional development initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and interdisciplinary staff.

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:

• Participate in quality improvement (QI) initiatives aimed at enhancing newborn care, safety, and patient outcomes.
• Participate in peer review, performance improvement, and patient safety programs.

Administrative and Organizational Responsibilities:

• Attend departmental meetings, staff meetings, and multidisciplinary care conferences.
• Serve on hospital or departmental committees as needed.
• Complete accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in operational planning, workflow optimization, and process improvement efforts.

Job Duties Continued

Schedule and Work Expectations:

• Schedule options include:
• Every other week schedule (one week on, one week off), or
• Coverage on high-volume days (e.g., Wednesday–Friday or Wednesday–Saturday rotations).
• Clinical service expectation:
• 14 shifts per 28-day period, or
• 15 shifts per calendar month
• Approximately 182 days of clinical service annually
• No night call required.
• Typical work hours:
• Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekends: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Additional Expectations:

• Maintain current licensure, board certification, and hospital credentialing requirements.
• Adhere to institutional policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain professional conduct and collaborative relationships with the healthcare team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

Training:

• Completion of an accredited residency program in Pediatrics

Licensure & Certification:

• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (required)

Experience:

• Experience in newborn care, well-baby nursery, or NICU setting preferred
• Experience performing newborn procedures (e.g., circumcisions) preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in newborn care
• Ability to manage common neonatal conditions independently
• Excellent communication and family education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Training:

• Fellowship training in Neonatology or related subspecialty
• Additional training in newborn procedures or hospital-based care

Experience:

• Prior experience as a hospitalist in a well-baby nursery or NICU setting
• Experience attending deliveries, including high-risk births
• Demonstrated experience performing newborn circumcisions independently
• Experience working in an academic or teaching hospital environment

Certifications:

• Advanced certifications beyond NRP (e.g., Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS)

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong teaching and mentorship experience with medical students and residents
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic)
• Proven ability to work efficiently in high-volume clinical settings