Pediatrics - Palliative Care (Assistant Professor)
About the role
Texas Children’s Hospital is opening a North Austin Campus that will include a comprehensive Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide full‑scope pediatric and women’s services. The Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a board‑eligible or board‑certified faculty member for a 75 % Palliative Care and 25 % Population Health Management (PHM) appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor. The faculty member will develop and lead a clinical pediatric palliative care program at the new campus and create educational and community partnership initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop a clinical pediatric palliative care program for the North Austin Campus.
- Design and implement educational programs for healthcare providers on pediatric palliative care.
- Cultivate partnerships with community programs to support integrated care.
- Collaborate with Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine faculty across specialties.
- Contribute to the growth of pediatric and women’s services in the Austin region.
Qualifications
- Board certified or board eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Pediatrics, or a pediatric subspecialty.
- Appointment within the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.
- Ability to work in a dual‑role capacity (75 % Palliative Care, 25 % Population Health Management).
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Diversity and Inclusion
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing its institutional mission. The institution is committed to creating an inclusive environment that promotes academic excellence, reduces health disparities, and supports a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
Location
North Austin Campus, Austin, TX (approximately 10 miles south of 8611 North Mopac Expressway). The employer’s primary address is Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.