Texas Children's Hospital - Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Needed!
Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric-Infectious Disease
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient Outpatient
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/26/24
Seeking a Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialist who is interested in Infection & Prevention
control, and/or Antimicrobial Stewardship for Texas Children's Hospital in Austin.

Candidates may be hired at Assistant or Associate Professor rank, depending on experience and track
record.

This is an exciting opportunity to help contribute to the clinical and academic Division at Texas Children's Hospital, the #2 ranked children's hospital by U.S. News and World Report for 2022-23.
The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of
Medicine is recruiting a qualified physician to be a part of an initially two-member Pediatric Infectious
Diseases team who will serve as full-time faculty for the Infectious Diseases service at the new state of
the arc North Austin campus.

Set to open in early 2024, our new 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.

Job Responsibilities

• The physician will spend the majority of his/her time on the inpatient consultation service or in the
Pediatric Infectious Diseases outpatient clinic and will devote a percentage of time as Medical
Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship or Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a Fellowship Program in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• One to three years Pediatric Infectious Diseases patient care experience is preferred.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Strong work ethic and adherence to the highest moral and ethical standards
• Flexibility and desire for continuous improvement, learning, and dedication to excellent patient
care.