Pediatrics Public Health (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and apply science and discoveries to further education healthcare and community service locally and globally. With over 1200 faculty the department of pediatrics is ranked asone of the nations largest most diverse and most successful pediatric programs.

Texas Childrens Hospital is leading pediatric medicine locally nationally andinternationally. TCH is ranked #3 nationally by U.S. News and World Report for overallpediatric care. Located in Houston Texas the hospital is a not-for-profit organizationwhose mission is to create a healthier future for children and women throughout ourglobal community by leading in patient care education and research. Houston is thefourth most populous city in the United States with a thriving intellectual and culturalenvironment that is an international leader in arts education healthcare and cuisine.

Summary

Seeking passionate Pediatric or Med/Peds BC/BE candidates for a program for children with medical complexity.

The Complex Care Clinic at Texas Childrens Hospital seeks another MD or DO tojoin its team of outpatient complex care pediatricians and nurse practitioners. Ourprogram staff include clinical nurses and medical assistants nurse care coordinatorspatient navigators social workers and dedicated dietitian team. An embeddedchild/adolescent psychiatrist is also part of the team. We provide primary careconsultations and care coordination for children with medical complexity. The patientpopulation is focused on youth with medical complexity from the Houston metro patients diagnoses include extreme prematurity tracheostomy and ventilatordependence genetic disorders short bowel syndrome.

A competitive compensation package and an academic appointment commensuratewith training and experience are available. If interested contact:

Heather Moore MD

Clinic Chief Complex Care Clinic

6701 Fannin St CC1540

Houston TX 77030

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Monica Stubblefield MBA

Senior Manager Business Operations AGP

6701 Fannin St CC1540 Houston TX 77030

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Job Duties

While primarily responsible for direct clinical care as a primary care pediatrician thisposition would also involve research advocacy and education for families health careprofessionals and others. The Complex Care Clinic program is housed within theSection of Academic General Pediatrics and includes a wide array of faculty experts inmedical education health policy advocacy immigrant health and vaccination policy.

The ideal candidate would preferably have experience in complex care or team-basedcomprehensive care. An ability to work well with parents and a multidisciplinary team isessential as is a passion for working with children and youth with special health careneeds. Candidates should be board certified or eligible in Pediatrics or Med/Peds.

Applicants seeking a full-time position are preferred but those seeking a part time position will be considered. This position is 100% based at the Texas Childrens Hospital West Campus and this will be the only clinical site for the faculty members.