Shape the Future of Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Houston’s Clear Lake Community
Job at a glance
Job description
Envision Physician Services is seeking full-time Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians to join the team at UTMB Clear Lake Campus.
Requirements:
Board Eligible/ Board Certified Pediatric Emergency Physician
Should possess excellent clinical skills, communications skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team-oriented
Position Profile:
120 hours/month for full time
12 hour shifts / 10 shifts per month
- Average 11,500 pediatric patients annually
- EPIC EMR with Dragon and DAX CoPilot AI capabilities
- Independent Contractor status - Malpractice and tail insurance included
Level II Trauma
Level II NICU
Community PED with access to UTMB Pediatric medial & surgical subspeciality services
24/7 PEM physician coverage, no NPP supervision
PED is located within the adult ED with private patient rooms, dedicated trauma and resuscitation bays, advanced imaging capabilities (X-Ray, 2 CT, Ultrasound, and MRI), a full diagnostics lab and respiratory services, telemetry monitoring, and support from ED Child Life specialists.
New 15 bed Pediatric Med-Surg Unit & Intermediate Care Unit
PICU located at UTMB Galveston
Collaboration with Children’s Memorial Hermann Critical Transport Team
The Clear Lake Campus offers 24-hour emergency care for children of all ages. UTMB Health in collaboration with Children's Memorial Hermann includes a Pediatric Emergency Department staffed by pediatric providers and nursing staff trained in pediatric care. Emergency Medicine is equipped with CT, X-Ray, ultrasound, and MRI capabilities, full diagnostics lab and respiratory services, as well as a telemetry monitoring system, enabling patients to have freedom of mobility.
UTMB Health and Children’s Memorial Hermann have expanded the pediatric inpatient hospital and emergency services to the rapidly growing Clear Lake/Bay Area region. Pediatric and Emergency trained physicians work in hand with Pediatric Hospitalists in the new 15-bed Pediatric unit. This inpatient unit will provide a community-level of care for patients with medical or surgical health concerns requiring a hospital stay.
The new pediatric unit provides:
- Child life specialists who help patients and their families understand the care plan and manage any related stress
- Child- and family-friendly amenities such as a large play room, family lounge, artwork created by area school children, and an Xbox system in every patient room
- Spacious private patient rooms with an Xbox in each patient room
- Treatment room for procedures
- Wide array of pediatric subspecialists
- Pediatric emergency department staffed by pediatric providers and nursing staff trained in pediatric care
Clear Lake is situated approximately 20 miles southeast of downtown Houston and is the #2 in Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family in Houston
The suburb is famous for its:
- PROXIMITY TO EMPLOYMENT HUBS: Clear Lake is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin. Biochemical, biotechnology, and petrochemical companies put up bases in the areas.
- TOP RANKED SCHOOLS: The schools in the area belong to the Clear Creek Independent School District. The Texas Education Agency and an analysis of the public schools in Houston recognize many schools from this district as exemplary.
- MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES: Clear Lake has plenty of home options in its luxury home neighborhoods. Bay Oaks, Bay Forest, and The Reserve at Clear Lake are among its most notable communities.
- OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL AREAS: The area offers access to waterfront restaurants, parks, picnic areas, and recreation areas. Marinas line the Bay Area, including the Watergate Yachting Center. The Armand Bayou Nature Center and the Sylvan Rodriguez Park are top choices for outdoor activities.