Summary

The Department of Pediatric - Hematology/Oncology Division is currently seeking a Hospitalist (Assistant Professor).

Scope of practice:

• The preferred candidate is a physician who has completed a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship. This candidate would be hired as 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.
• Oversee junior level personnel including residents and advanced practice practitioners. Supervises the care they provide and provides education.

Roles include:

• 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 Qualifications

• MD 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.