Summary

The Department of Pediatrics section of Hematology-Oncology is currently seeking a Hospitalist.

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.
• Oversee junior level personnel including residents and advanced practice practitioners. Supervises the care they provide and provides education.

Roles include

• Approximately 8 weeks of in-house night coverage per year.
• 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

• 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