Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician to join the Department of Otolaryngology at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. This role involves collaborating with faculty, residents, and staff to provide comprehensive care for a pediatric otolaryngology patient population. The position offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package, contributing to a world-class children's hospital environment.

Practice Info

• Serving as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community
• World-class children's hospital
• Physicians are recruited, employed, and overseen by Baylor College of Medicine

Responsibilities

• Establish criteria and conduct patient care reviews to analyze and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of care and treatment provided to patients within the department or service
• Recommend criteria for clinical privileges relevant to care provided in the department and recommend clinical privileges for each member of the department
• Review and evaluate department/service adherence to Medical Staff policies and procedures, sound principles of clinical practice, and integration of the department/service into the operations of the Hospital
• Review and evaluate patient care services provided outside the Hospital via contractual or other agreements
• Coordinate patient care provided by the department/service members with nursing and ancillary patient care services
• Call a department/service meeting at the discretion of the Department Head or Chief of Service as necessary for the purpose of considering quality and outcomes management findings of patient care and the results of the Service's other review and evaluation activities, as well as reports on other department, service, and staff functions
• Take appropriate action when important problems in patient care and clinical performance or opportunities to improve care are identified
• Function as the designated agent of the respective department or service, or on behalf of the Medical Executive Committee, in connection with all peer review functions
• Submit any required reports concerning the department's or service's review and evaluation activities, actions taken thereon, and the results of such action, and recommendations for maintaining and improving the quality of care provided within the department, the service and/or the hospital
• Provide orientation and continuing education for all persons in the department or service

Compensation

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Full benefits package

Shift & Schedule

• Full Time

Requirements

• MD degree or equivalent
• Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Candidate must be board certified or eligible in otolaryngology
• Background working with children with chronic illness, and knowledge of long-term medications and drug interactions
• Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills as well as experience in patient and family education and coordination of care
• Current Certifications in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support