Department of Pediatric Endocrinology | Texas Children’s Hospital – Austin

Texas Children’s Hospital – Austin, seeks an experienced physician with a proven clinical and leadership track record to serve as the Medical Director of Pediatric Endocrinology in Austin Texas.

The Department of Endocrinology at Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin, Texas is seeking an exceptional provider to serve as an Endocrinology Leader, Within the highly respected Department of Endocrinology.

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- leader (Medical Director) in Pediatric Endocrinology at our new Austin, Texas location:

• Provide leadership, support quality and safety, lead and maintain clinical excellence and innovation, and serve at a clinical, leader and administrative capacity within the division.

• Oversee the opening and growth of the facility.

• Treatment of Endocrinology patients within our facility.

• Assist in leading and growth the program(s) of research and treatment of cutaneous complications of treatment.

• Ability to be apart of the founding physicians of a new medical facility with the support and resources of the #2 Children’s Hospital in the nation.

• Ability to grow an academic and research program within a new TCH campus.

• Opportunity to ramp up and grow quickly personally and as a group; this is a once in a career opportunity.

• Unique non-clinical opportunities to serve as a leader across other areas of medicine and support.

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 a pediatric specialty hospital and multidisciplinary care across the divisions of NICU, PICU and Critical care. Also, the latest research and innovations as it relates to treatments of this patient panel.

• Candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply as this facility is expected to ramp up quickly.

• 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 and ramping up a new facility.

• Applicants must have a M.D., or D.O or equivalent degree, and be Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology

• The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active Texas medical

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 #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.

To apply or to find out more information:

Reach out to Brett Banks at [Register to View] . Please include a cover letter and your CV.