Title: Hematology-Oncology Hospitalist - Assistant Professor or Instructor
Summary
The Department of Pediatrics Hematology-Oncology section is seeking a qualified candidate for a critical Hematology-Oncology Hospitalist role.
Scope of practice:
- The preferred candidate is a physician who has completed a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship. This candidate would be hired at an Assistant Professor rank. Alternately a physician who has completed a General Pediatric or Internal Medicine-Pediatric residency could be considered and would be hired at an Instructor rank.
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage inpatient care of Hematology/Oncology patients. Attends to patient/nursing needs on admitted inpatients as well as assists with new admissions. May also be called to Emergency Department to assess patients.
- Oversees junior level personnel including residents and advanced practice practitioners. Supervises care they provide and provides education.
Roles include:
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- One week of overnight inpatient coverage every four weeks.
- Attending on the inpatient (daytime) service teams within the faculty attending rotation. Fellowship trained physicians only.
- Performing procedures (bone marrow aspirate/biopsy and lumbar puncture) for patients in various areas around the hospital. The General Pediatric candidate will be trained to do these procedures after hire.
- Time is built into the schedule to allow for work on scholarly activity or personal projects.
Minimum requirements:
- M.D. or equivalent degree
- Preferred: Board certified or board eligible for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology boards
- Alternate: Board certified or board eligible for General Pediatric 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.
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