Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatric Neurosurgery - Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School

Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatric Neurosurgery - Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School in Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas, United States | Faculty & Physicians at UTHealth Houston We're sorry... the job you are trying to apply for is no longer available. Maybe you would like to consider the Categories below : If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visit http://go.uth.edu/careers ! University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S.

Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B.

Johnson Hospital. UTHealth Houston Benefits UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to our benefits page . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy.

Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations. In accordance with Executive Order GA-48 and to the extent that this position requires you to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), this role will include routine reviews to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent you from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. --> 87450baab4f244ad97bbc8d90fa08a6c Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatric Neurosurgery - Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School . <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://med.uth.edu/pediatricsurgery/divisions/pediatric-neurosurgery/">The Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery</a> at <a href="https://med.uth.edu/">McGovern Medical School</a> at <a href="https://www.uth.edu/">UTHealth Houston</a> is seeking a full-time faculty member.

Candidates would be appointed to the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on experience and academic productivity, in the <a href="https://med.uth.edu/pediatricsurgery/">Department of Pediatric Surgery</a>, with a joint appointment in the <a href="https://med.uth.edu/neurosurgery/">Department of Neurosurgery</a>. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Under the direction of Professor and Chief Manish N. Shah, you will work primarily in the Pediatric Neurosurgery unit and inpatient/outpatient clinic setting, with rotation to the <a href="https://memorialhermann.org/services/specialties/childrens">Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital</a> OR, inpatient floor, Emergency Room, and UTP outpatient clinics and coverage for <a href="https://www.womanshospital.com/">The Woman’s Hospital of Texas (HCA)</a>. In this position, you will require 10–12-hour shift coverage that may include early morning and evening shifts, including Saturday and Sunday rotations.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">This role requires strong clinical assessment, triage, and clinical judgment skills to evaluate pediatric patients with acute and chronic conditions and provide pre- and post-operative care. Responsibilities include facilitating daytime consults, procedures, and admissions; managing inpatient care, discharge planning, and post-operative follow-up; and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

The candidate will also educate fellows, residents, and students and may provide telephone triage and follow-up for post-operative and emergency department patients.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">The pediatric neurosurgery service offers comprehensive clinical programs in neuro-oncology, movement disorders, vascular neurosurgery, epilepsy, craniofacial surgery, and fetal myelomeningocele repair within a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary neuroscience program. The candidate will participate in educational, quality improvement, and research initiatives, including leading and collaborating on NIH-funded studies.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Houston is the nation’s 4th largest city and remains one of the fastest-growing major metropolitan areas in the US. The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world and provides opportunities for innovative research and collaboration with investigators from multiple institutions.</p><br><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal">Texas Medical license or eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License</p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal">Board-certified or board-eligible for the American Board of Neurosurgery and the American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgery.</p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal">Trained at an Accredited American Board of Neurosurgery Residency Program</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, with the potential to excel in their field and support the mission of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Preferred candidates will have advanced training in Pediatric Neurosurgery, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the potential for future leadership within the department.</p> .

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