Pediatric Pulmonologist at Texas Childrens Hospital

The Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Texas Children's Hospital in Austin, Texas is seeking an exceptional provider to join our prestigious team for Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine.
Texas Children's provides trusted care to children and adolescents. We are proud to offer support, resources, education, and tools to help providers and their staff deliver the best patient care possible. Texas Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric hospital in the nation, administering primary, specialty, urgent, and emergency medical care in more than 40 pediatric subspecialties. Professionals throughout the world refer many of their most challenging patients to Texas Children's, creating a rich and unique learning environment for our teams. Our physicians use cutting-edge methodologies and access state of the art resources to deliver quality care to Texas Children's patients.

Set to open in early 2024, our new state of the art full-service hospital in Austin will increase access to quality healthcare for children and women across central Texas. Join the Texas Children's team expanding our standard of care for families across the state. This position is a rare opportunity to participate in the start, growth and expansion of a BRAND-NEW medical facility and campus aimed to serve the growing population of Austin Texas. This is a unique opportunity to build something from the ground up with the support and resources of a nationally ranked Children's Hospital.

Position Highlights:
Join our nationally recognized team of pediatric specialists as we seek to hire a full-time clinical- physician in Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine at our new Austin, Texas location:
• Provide contribution related to program growth, support quality and safety, drive and maintain clinical excellence and innovation, and serve at a clinical physician capacity within the division.
• Participate and contribute in the opening and growth of the facility.
• Treatment of Critical Care patients in the PICU and NICU within our facility. Expect to manage neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, epilepsy monitoring, sleep studies among other methods of care.
• Assist in leading and growth the program(s) of research and treatment of cutaneous complications of treatment.
• Opportunity to be a founding physician at a new campus of Texas Children' s Hospital and have the resources and support of the ranked Children's Hospital Pulmonology program and Children's Hospital network in the nation.
• Participation in Academic support as the facility ramps up; mentorship and teaching opportunities with residents and fellows at the TCH affiliate; Baylor College of Medicine.
• Opportunities to participate in academic research efforts related to Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine studies.

Qualifications:
• Experience working in a pediatric medical center or specialty care unit that serves complex pediatric cases.
• Be well versed in the setting(s) of NICU, PICU and Critical care. Also, the latest research and innovations as it relates to treatments of Pulmonary/Sleep panel.
• Candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
• An academic record consistent with appointment as an assistant level or associate professor is desired given TCH's affiliation with Baylor. However, this is NOT required for this position.
• The ideal candidate will have a history of participation in research and the featured author in Publications reflective of their specialty and focus.
• The ideal candidate will have a pioneer-like spirit that is flexible and comfortable with the challenges of starting up a new facility and sleep lab.
• Applicants must have an M.D., or D.O or equivalent degree, and be BC/BE Fellowship trained in Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine (if applicable).
• Experience in Bronchoscopy (Preferred).
• The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active Texas medical license.

About Texas Children's Hospital:
Texas Children's Hospital, a not-for-profit health care organization, is committed to creating a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education, and research. Consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation. Texas Children's has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women's health. The hospital includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital the Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston. The organization also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO for children; has the largest pediatric primary care network in the country, Texas Children's Pediatrics; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that's channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.

Texas Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric hospital in the nation, administering primary, specialty, urgent, and emergency medical care in more than 40 pediatric subspecialties. Professionals throughout the world refer many of their most challenging patients to Texas Children's, creating a rich and unique learning environment for our teams. Our physicians use cutting-edge methodologies and access state of the art resources to deliver quality care to Texas Children's patients. Texas Children's Pediatrics now operates 18 pediatric practices in the greater Austin area, along with Texas Children's Specialty Care on N. Mopac Expressway and Texas Children's Urgent Care Westgate on S. Lamar Blvd. Spring 2024 will mark the opening of Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus, which will offer pediatric care and women's health services all in one convenient location.

Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers, and an extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of our patients.

The Texas Children's Environment:
Physicians at Texas Children's have the unique benefit of being a part of our award-winning Texas Children's team, while being employed by our academic partner, Baylor College of Medicine, one of the most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. Our longstanding partnership with Baylor allows our physicians to feel insurmountable support, as well as endless opportunities for research and continued education. Baylor College of Medicine currently ranks in Pediatric Programs and in Research Intensive Medical Schools. Recognizing the value in diverse perspectives, we have programs that leverage engagement by bringing our professional community together. Additionally, we want our Physicians and supporting employees to enjoy all aspects of their professional and personal lives.