Pediatric Emergency Medicine Opening in Katy, Texas

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Opening

Memorial Hermann   has an opportunity for a fellowship trained Pediatric   Emergency Medicine  physician to join our  Emergency Medicine  team a full time opening at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital located in West Houston. This facility sees an annual volume of 36,000.  Licensed 210 beds. The qualified candidate should be board certified with a valid TX license.

Position Highlights :

• Opening is Full Time
• Shifts are normally 8 hours, can also schedule 12s or blocks if needed
• Qualified candidates should be one of the following :

Pediatricians with ER work experience

Memorial Hermann Katy ED Information :

Community hospital w 45k+ total visits.

Level III Adult Trauma Center

Highly involved orthopedic service 24 / 7 for adult and pediatrics.

Trauma surgeon response to level 1 trauma

Trauma surgeon available for level 2 traumas

24 / 7 CT, MRI, ultrasound.

Dedicated Pediatric EC with waiting room

Annual volume prior to surge was-7500

Usual volume 20-25 / day

Peak surge 40-50; Currently 30-40

Currently 3 rooms with full critical care ability / sedation capable

Larger ward style room with 4 spaces

Critical pediatric patients seen in main

Admissions / transfer 8-12%

Local pediatric GI support 24 / 7

24 / 7 Community Pediatric Cardiologists on call

6 bed inpatient unit. No IMU / PICU

Dedicated in-house pediatrician 24 / 7