Pediatric Advanced Endoscopist

Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GHN) | Texas Children’s Hospital – Austin, TX

Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine– Austin, Texas seeks experienced physicians with proven clinical track records to serve as a Pediatric Advanced Interventional Endoscopist.

Position Highlights:

Join our nationally recognized team of pediatric specialists at our new Austin, Texas location:

· Primarily clinically oriented position.

· Entrepreneurial mindset, ready to step in, build and develop innovative programming.

· Perform a wide range of advanced interventional endoscopic procedures in pediatric patients, utilizing cutting-edge techniques and equipment, including but not limited to:

o Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

o Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

o Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)

o Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)

o Balloon-assisted enteroscopy

o Endoscopic hemostasis

o Foreign body removal

o Endoscopic dilation

o Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement

o Endoscopic cyst gastrostomy

o Endoscopic variceal band ligation

o Other complex interventional endoscopic procedures as needed

· Collaborate closely with pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatric surgeons, interventional radiologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for pediatric patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders.

· This provider will be comfortable practicing autonomously; with the collaboration and support of 3 other full-time physicians within the division in Austin and the comprehensive expertise of TCH campuses in Katy, the Texas Medical Center and The Woodlands.

Qualifications:

· Candidates with 3 plus years of experience in Clinical Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

· The ideal candidate will have a pioneer-like spirit that is flexible and comfortable with the challenges of starting and ramping up a new program and facility.

· Completion of advanced fellowship training in Pediatric Interventional Endoscopy or equivalent experience.

· Demonstrated expertise in performing complex interventional endoscopic procedures in pediatric patients.

· The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active Texas medical license.