Nocturnist

BCM Alaska, United States of America

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Job Description

Job Title: Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology Nocturnist (Assistant Professor or Instructor)

Division: Pediatrics

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Location: Houston, TX

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FLSA Status: Exempt

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Summary

This position is open to both Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship trained or General Pediatric/Internal Medicine-Pediatric residency trained physicians. No hematology-oncology specific training is required for the residency-trained applicant. Training will be provided after hiring.
Residency trained applicants do not need to have Hospital Medicine fellowship training- they may be hired directly out of residency.
Both types of applicants will manage nighttime inpatient care of Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant patients. They will attend to patient's medical needs on admitted inpatients as well as assist with new admissions.
The role consists of in-house night coverage for 120 nights per year.
Nocturnists are welcome to participate in other activities such as quality improvement or disease-specific activities based on their interest, though this is not required.

Minimum Requirements

MD or equivalent degree.
Board certified or board eligible for either Pediatric Hematology-Oncology or General Pediatric/Internal Medicine-Pediatric boards.
Prior to employment start date, must obtain Texas Medical License and Drug Enforcement Administration registration.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 24993