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Department of Ophthalmology | 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 a Pediatric Ophthalmologist.

The Department of Ophthalmology at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas is seeking an exceptional provider to serve as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist, within the highly respected Department of Ophthalmology.

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 around the world refer many of their 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.

Position Highlights :

Join our nationally recognized team of pediatric specialists as we seek to hire a full-time clinical Pediatric Ophthalmologist at our Houston, Texas location :

• Provide contribution related to practice growth, support quality and safety, drive and maintain clinic excellence and innovation, and serve at a clinical physician capacity within the division.
• Ability to offer the latest and best in diagnostics and care for children with vision problems, no matter how simple or complex.
• Specialize in treating cataracts in babies and children, traumatic eye injuries, juvenile glaucoma, and a variety of other conditions and focus on patient-centered care.
• Interest in medical retina and / or developing a pediatric ophthalmic hospitalist service is a plus but not mandatory.
• Educate parents about their child's condition and treatment options, supporting them emotionally, providing resources and assistance, involving the patient and family in decisions, and advising based on what is best for each individual child.
• Expect to provide routine care, perform corrective and advanced surgery, as well as diagnose / treat eye disease while having the option to manage adults with strabismus.
• Participation in academic mentorship and teaching opportunities with residents and fellows at the TCH affiliate; Baylor College of Medicine.
• 5 days clinic (Main Campus or satellite), 1 day OR 7 : 30am-2 : 30pm (average times), 0.5 day admin time.

Qualifications :

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.