Job Summary

Texas Children’s is seeking a Medical Director – Neonatology for Houston Methodist Medical Center. The Level II, 7 bed NICU will be managed by Texas Children’s Community Initiatives and supported by Baylor College of Medicine Neonatologists.

Texas Children’s Community Initiatives program has provided neonatal, pediatric and subspecialty and more recently maternal fetal medicine services to community hospitals since 2003.

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Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients
• Documents information in patient’s chart regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education
• Records diagnosis/CPT in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per site protocol
• Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver
• Serves as a credible, knowledgeable educational resource for the patient, family, community and other healthcare professionals
• Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns

Qualifications

Baylor College of Medicine requires all new employees to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or to submit an acceptable exemption form that is medical or religious based within 60 days of hire to BCM Occupational Health.

• M.D. or D.O.
• Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license
• Five years of experience in Neonatology required
• Board certification in Neonatology
• Neonatology Fellowship required

Company Profile

Since 2003, the Texas Children’s Hospital Community Initiatives program has provided neonatal, pediatric and maternal fetal medicine services to community hospitals. Today, the program has expanded to include partnerships with 12 hospitals across Houston and surrounding areas, supporting our vision of Right Care, Right Place, Right Time.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.