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Lead a Growing Academic Pediatric Emergency Medicine Program at an Expanding Children’s Hospital – Baylor College of Medicine Faculty Appointment

Pediatric Search Partners is honored to lead the search for a dedicated, passionate leader to serve as Chief of the Section of Emergency Medicine at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital and employed by Baylor College of Medicine.

This is a rare opportunity to lead an expanding program within a growing children’s hospital that is the first and only freestanding, academic, not-for-profit children’s hospital in San Antonio, offering the resources of a major health system, the commitment of a mission-driven, dedicated children’s hospital, and the academic strength of Baylor College of Medicine.

The Chief will have the opportunity to shape the future of pediatric emergency medicine growth in South Texas – continuing the expansion of this established, stable program, mentoring the next generation of physicians and leaders, and establishing long-term leadership impact in one of the nation’s most dynamic and expanding pediatric markets.

We’re seeking an inspired leader who is ready for a lasting role in a great program and place to live, whether you are an established Chief or a rising leader preparing for the next step in your career.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will provide strategic and clinical leadership for a dedicated pediatric emergency medicine program with responsibilities including:

•          Delivering exceptional clinical care to critically ill and injured children in an Pediatric Emergency Department setting
•          Oversight and advancement of section operations, quality initiatives, and administrative priorities
•          Leading a highly skilled team of 28 Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians and 16 advanced practice providers (NPs/Pas)
•          Teaching and mentoring fellows, residents, medical students, and staff
•          Collaborating closely with pediatric subspecialists and hospital leadership to support program expansion

This key role is employed by Baylor College of Medicine and reports to the Chair of Pediatrics. It includes a faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics along with highly competitive compensation and full benefits package. The successful candidate’s credentials and experience will determine the rank of the academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

Candidate Qualifications

•          MD/DO degree
•          Completion of an accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship
•          Board certified in General Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
•          Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
•          Eligibility for Texas medical licensure
•          Demonstrated leadership experience and commitment to academic pediatric emergency medicine

About CHRISTUS Children’s Pediatric Emergency Medicine

CHRISTUS Children’s (Level III pediatric trauma center) is home to the first pediatric emergency room in San Antonio and continues to provide pediatric emergency care to newborns to age 17 through the city’s only emergency centers dedicated exclusively to children.

In a typical year, CHRISTUS Children’s main campus provides care during a total of 50,000 emergency department visits with seamless access to a broad range of Baylor College of Medicine pediatric subspecialists including cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, ENT, general pediatric and orthopedic surgery and more.  

CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine

Founded on a legacy of service dating back to 1869, CHRISTUS began the journey to establish the first and only freestanding children’s hospital in San Antonio in 2012. As part of CHRISTUS Health, CHRISTUS Children’s is built on sacred ground where the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word opened the city’s first hospital to care for a community suffering from an outbreak of cholera.

CHRISTUS Children’s has evolved into a nationally distinctive academic pediatric center through its long-standing academic partnership with Baylor College of Medicine formed in 2013. Baylor College of Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the U.S. and has been named best in Texas for clinical research.

Highlights include:

•          More than 600 credentialed medical staff members, 125 nurse practitioners and physician associates, 39 pediatric residents and nearly 1,400 Associates at the downtown campus
•          The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Clinical Research Center which has nearly 200 active research studies supported by $5.3 million in state, federal and foundation grants.
•          Magnet-designated nursing excellence (2018 and re-designated in 2024), the first hospital in South Texas to achieve this award for nursing excellence
•          Gold Level Beacon Awards in both the PICU and NICU
•          Gold level Center of Excellence designation by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization
•          Baby-Friendly hospital designation in 2018, meeting the highest standard of care for infant nutrition
•          More than 50 outpatient specialty clinics across five locations that cared for more than 200,000 children and mothers in fiscal year 2021
•          The ALL KIDZ Critical Care Transport Team, which has transferred more than 20,000 patients by helicopter, airplane and ambulance since inception

Life in San Antonio

San Antonio is one of Texas’ most historic and charming metropolitan areas, blending Old West history, Spanish heritage and all the energy of a big city with the warm, welcoming feel of a small town.

You will find an outstanding quality of life here with:

•          Attractive housing pricings (comparatively lower than other large U.S. cities) and no state income tax
•          Top-tier public and private schools
•          Sunny weather and mild winters with an annual average of more than 300 days of sunshine
•          A rich cultural and culinary scene
•          Proximity to the Texas Hill Country, Austin, Houston and the Gulf Coast

As the nation’s seventh-largest city and Texas’ second largest city, San Antonio has a rapidly growing pediatric population that has expanded more than 18 percent since 2000.  That population is expected to grow an additional 30 percent over the next 20 years, creating strong long-term demand and opportunity for pediatric leadership.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead in a role that will impact the lives of countless children while contributing to the legacy of a growing children’s hospital, we would love to hear from you. Please forward your CV and letter of interest to:

Glenda Church Smith, Principal

Pediatric Search Partners

877-440-3832 Telephone

214-850-3094 Text

Email: glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com