TCH Neurosurgery (Senior Faculty)

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical care to evaluate the appropriateness of care and treatment provided to patients within the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
• Perform patient care reviews that include all clinical work performed under the jurisdiction of the Division, regardless of whether the practitioner is a member of the Service.
• Maintain complete clinical privileges relevant to the care provided in the Department.
• Adhere to Division policies, including:
  • Medical Staff policies and procedures
  • Sound principles of clinical practice
  • Integration of clinical practice into hospital operations
• Provide patient care services outside the hospital via contractual or other agreements as needed.
• Coordinate patient care with nursing and ancillary patient care services.
• Attend and participate in Division meetings, as directed by the Chief of Service, to review quality, outcomes, and other evaluation activities.
• Take appropriate action when significant problems in patient care, clinical performance, or opportunities for improvement are identified.
• Submit required reports concerning review and evaluation activities and recommendations for maintaining and improving the quality of care within the Division.
• Participate in orientation and continuing education activities within the Division.

Qualifications

Degree required: MD (Baylor College of Medicine).