Summary

The Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics - Critical Care is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time role as an Assistant Professor

Job Duties

• Care for critically ill infants and children who need a high-level of monitoring and treatment.  This will include those with respiratory failure due to pneumonia or bronchiolitis, septic shock, neurological emergencies such as seizures, severe trauma, and post-operative patients including neurosurgery and organ transplantation.
• 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 advance 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: MD/DO Degree, or equivalent. Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Minimum years of experience: Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care (3 years)