Pediatric Rheumatology Physician - San Antonio, TX

Pediatric Rheumatology Physician - San Antonio, TX

Division Information

Division: CHofSA Pediatric Departments )

Department: CHofSA Pediatrics - Rheumatology )

Employment Duration: Full-time

Working Title: Assistant Professor

Division: CHRISTUS Children's Hospital - San Antonio Work Arrangement: Location: San Antonio, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Serving as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community, CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio is a world-class children's hospital - both inside and out. In February 2013, CHRISTUS Children's finalized an agreement with Baylor College of Medicine, ranked as the #6 medical school by U.S. News & World Report in . Baylor College of Medicine recruits, employs, and oversees physicians at the children's hospital.

Baylor College of Medicine ( 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

The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine has an opening for a full-time faculty position at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio. This position comes with a faculty appointment within the department of pediatrics, a competitive salary, and a full benefits package. The candidates' credentials and experience will determine the rank of the academic appointment.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include admit, evaluate, diagnose, consult and provide treatment to infants, children's, adolescents with proven or suspected acute and chronic, rheumatic diseases or disorders of the joints, muscle, muscle strains, common athletic injuries , and collagen disease. May provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. Assess, stabilize and determine 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 rheumatology
• Minimum Certification/Licenses: Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (or eligible for same); Board certification in pediatric rheumatology by the by the American Board of Pediatrics (or eligible for same)

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 20429

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.