General Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Department of Anesthesiology | Texas Children's Hospital – Houston, TX

Texas Children's Hospital – Houston, Texas seeks an experienced physician with a proven clinical track record to serve as the Attending Pediatric Anesthesiologist.
The Department of Anesthesiology at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas is seeking an exceptional provider to serve as a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, within the highly respected Department of Anesthesiology.
It is a new era for Pediatric Anesthesiology at Texas Children's Hospital. Our department is excited to be expanding its faculty as the hospital system continues to grow and expand its reach into the Greater Houston community. We now have more than 100 MD and CRNA faculty. As Texas Children's continues to grow, we will continue to need highly qualified pediatric-trained anesthesiology faculty to care for our patients.
Position Highlights :
Join our nationally recognized team of pediatric specialists as we seek to hire a full-time clinical Pediatric Anesthesiology (Assistant Professor) at our new Houston, Texas location:
Provide surgical anesthesia for all types of routine pediatric surgery including outpatient ear, nose and throat procedures and general surgery cases.
Anesthesia for complex operations in children, such as congenital heart surgery, organ transplantation, neurosurgery, craniofacial reconstruction, complex urogenital reconstruction, "exit" procedures, orthopedic spine surgery and bariatric surgery.
Consultation with surgeons and pediatricians.
Pre-admission anesthetic evaluation and testing, including preoperative instructions and tours for children and their families.
Anesthesia management for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including cardiac catheterization and minor hematology/oncology procedures.
Acute post-operative pain management including patient-controlled analgesia or PCA, epidural and caudal analgesia.
Qualifications:
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.
Applicants must have a Medical School Degree, Residency in Anesthesiology, and a Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
The successful candidate will be board certified/eligible in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology.
Additional subspecialty training in pediatric anesthesia is required.
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.
Texas Children's Hospital continues to be a leader in innovation and patient centered care. We are committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, support to families, and communities alike.
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 #9 in Pediatric Programs and #21 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. Our group offers great benefit programs that further support our dedication to work-life balance of our employees.

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