Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Opening in Katy, Texas Job Listing at Memorial Hermann Health System in Katy, TX (Job ID 3751979-2024-06-20)

Description

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Opening in Katy, Texas

Location
City:
Katy
State:
TX
Zipcode:
77494

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Emergency Medicine : Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Loan Repayment:
Not Specified
Salary Range:
Not Specified
Employment Type:
Not Specified
Bonus Offered:
None

OVERVIEW

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time Opening

Memorial Hermann has an opportunity for a Pediatrician OR Emergency Medicine Pediatrician to join our Emergency Medicine team a full time opening at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital located in West Houston. This facility sees an annual volume of 36,000. Licensed 210 beds. The qualified candidate should be board certified with a valid TX license.

Position Highlights:

• Opening is Full Time
• Shifts are normally 8 hours, can also schedule 12s or blocks if needed
• Qualified candidates should be one of the following:
  • Pediatricians with ER work experience
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians
  • Pediatricians with extensive pediatric Urgent Care Experience
• Generous Compensation
• Required: PALS, BLS, ACLS

Memorial Hermann Katy ED Information:

Community hospital w 45k+ total visits.

Level III Adult Trauma Center

Highly involved orthopedic service 24/7 for adult and pediatrics.

Trauma surgeon response to level 1 trauma

Trauma surgeon available for level 2 traumas

24/7 CT, MRI, ultrasound.

Dedicated Pediatric EC with waiting room

Annual volume prior to surge was-7500

Usual volume 20-25/day

Peak surge 40-50; Currently 30-40

Currently 3 rooms with full critical care ability/sedation capable

Larger ward style room with 4 spaces

Critical pediatric patients seen in main

Admissions/transfer 8-12%

Local pediatric GI support 24/7

24/7 Community Pediatric Cardiologists on call

6 bed inpatient unit. No IMU/PICU

Dedicated in-house pediatrician 24/7

At Memorial Hermann, we are redefining healthcare. As the largest not-for-profit health system in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has 16 hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and the primary teaching hospital for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School.

We offer leading-edge diagnostic technologies and treatment techniques as well as Houston's first health information exchange that shares vital patient data among care providers, helping to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. We use resources to make a real difference in the health of our community, contributing in excess of $300 million annually in uncompensated care and community benefit programs, including an award-winning network of public school-based health centers.

Our medical staff physicians and employees practice evidence-based medicine and are committed to rigorous performance measurement and quality-improvement activities. This relentless focus on quality and patient safety continues to result in national awards and recognition. For our 5,500 affiliated physicians and our 21,000 employees, it means exercising uncompromising commitment to deliver the best healthcare possible.

Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston, Texas is a dynamic mix of outstanding performing and visual arts venues, local teams representing all major sports, countless restaurants offering a variety of excellent cuisine and world-class attractions. With a vibrant economy, Houston is home to thriving businesses include growth in high-technology industries, medical research, health care and professional services. Houston is known internationally as the home of one of the best medical communities in the world with the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical center in the world, only 10 minutes from downtown Houston. With its beautiful surroundings, mild year-round climate, low cost of living and high quality of life, Houston, TX has much to offer.