Position Summary

Admit, evaluate, diagnose, perform H & Ps, consult and provide surgical (including pre- and postoperative) care to premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents, to correct various conditions, disorders and injuries. Access, stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergency conditions.

Required Skills

Skills:

1. Effective assessment, evaluation and resolution skills.

2. Effective oral and written communication skills.

3. Ability to remain flexible and positive in stressful situations.

4. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

5. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

Required Experience

Minimum Position Requirements

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training.

License/Registration/Certification:

• Current Board Certification in the specialty of planned clinical activity.
• Current license to practice medicine in the state of Texas.
• Current specialty specific cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Successful completion of Advanced Trauma Life Support within one year of hire, and maintenance thereof.

Education and Training:

• Completion of a four-year M.D. degree program and medical residency.
• Completion of a ACGME approved (or equivalent) post-graduate training in General Surgery followed by successful completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Surgery.

Skills:

1. Effective assessment, evaluation and resolution skills.

2. Effective oral and written communication skills.

3. Ability to remain flexible and positive in stressful situations.

4. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

5. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).