Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Growing Children's Hospital

Overview

We are seeking physicians fellowship-trained in Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to join Baylor College of Medicine as full-time faculty in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at CHRISTUS Children's, the first and only freestanding, academic, not-for-profit children's hospital in San Antonio.

You'll join an experienced pediatric physiatrist in an established program and be part of developing a Neuroscience Center of Excellence. This plan includes both CHRISTUS Children's and Baylor College of Medicine's commitments to grow neurosciences and pediatric physiatry services for underserved children and adolescents of San Antonio and the southwest region of Texas. You will provide comprehensive specialty clinical expertise for the care of patients with congenital and acquired neuromuscular, neurological and orthopedic conditions, and will incorporate management of hypertonia, orthotic prescription, therapy recommendations, and durable medical equipment evaluation / prescription while delivering high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have broad clinical knowledge and strong interest in program development, especially growth of inpatient and outpatient programs as CHRISTUS Children's expands services. This position will have both clinical and non-clinical duties. You'll also have opportunities to develop injection therapy and ITB pump management services, and clinical expansion in pediatric EMG / NCV and other areas. Clinical work includes shared coverage of the inpatient rehabilitation program and the inpatient PM&R consult service, as well as outpatient physiatry clinic and other multidisciplinary clinics.

About CHRISTUS Children's and the Position

• 8-bed acute pediatric and adolescent inpatient rehabilitation program with private rooms, contiguous therapy gym, private therapy treatment room spaces, child life and pet therapy support
• Up-to-date rehab technology and experienced inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapists
• Strong interdisciplinary environment and collegial colleagues who support PM&R services
• Clinical research opportunities
• Opportunities for leadership within the Division
• Shared coverage of the inpatient rehabilitation unit with hospital medicine
• Education / teaching involvement with the Baylor College of Medicine at CHRISTUS Children's Pediatric Residency program and future potential for pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation resident elective rotations
• Other expanding pediatric specialty services at CHRISTUS Children's, including satellite clinic locations and rehabilitation centers
• Unique community programs and facilities for children and adults with disabilities

The position comes with a faculty appointment, along with a competitive salary and full benefits package, and is employed by Baylor College of Medicine. The rank of the appointment as Assistant, Associate or Professor will be determined by the candidate's credentials and experience.

About San Antonio

The Alamo City is one of Texas' most historic and charming metropolitan areas, blending Old West history, Spanish heritage, and all the energy of a big city yet with the warm, welcoming feel of a small town. Residents are drawn to San Antonio by housing prices, sunny weather and mild winters, diverse culture, schools, green space, professional sports, restaurants, parks, shopping, nightlife and a strong regional economy, plus easy access to a major airport. The River Walk offers a 15-mile urban waterway. Nearby activities include the Texas Hill Country, Austin, Houston, Dallas, and Galveston.

And, as a resident of Texas, you'll pay no state income tax.

How to Apply

For more details and confidential consideration, please forward your CV and letter of interest to Glenda Church Smith, Principal, Pediatric Search Partners.

Email : glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com

Phone : 877.440.3832; Text : 214.850.3094

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