Pediatric Pulmonology Physician - San Antonio, TX

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

CHRISTUS Children's, a world-class 240-bed freestanding children's hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children's.

Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine at CHRISTUS Children's is seeking a faculty member to fill a PRN position in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include admit, evaluate, diagnose, consult and provide treatment to neonates, infants, children's, adolescents, and young adults (with congenital or lung diseases acquired during childhood) with all types of conditions, disorders, and diseases of the respiratory system and the lungs utilizing a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. May provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: M.D./D.O. degree, or equivalent successful completion of an accredited fellowship in pediatric pulmonology.
• Minimum Certification/Licenses: Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (or eligible for same); Board certification in pediatric pulmonology by the by the American Board of Pediatrics (or eligible for same)