Division Chief, Pediatric Hospital Medicine

We are excited to invite an enthusiastic and dedicated physician leader to join Baylor College of Medicine as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine serving at CHRISTUS Children’s, the first and only freestanding, academic, not-for-profit children’s hospital in San Antonio, Texas. This is a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a team in a vibrant city that is not only seventh largest in the U.S. and the second largest in Texas but also a rapidly expanding destination for pediatric care, with a pediatric population expected to grow an additional 30 percent over the next 20 years.

In this integral role, you will oversee, lead, develop and grow a talented team of 11 collegial pediatric hospital medicine physicians and a highly successful fellowship program. You will guide the division’s mission to deliver world-class care and excellent service to sick children, families and referring physicians and families. As Division Chief, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing visionary leadership to foster excellence in clinical care, education, research and quality.
• Develop strategic long-range plans to drive the division’s growth and impact.
• Recommending faculty appointments and promotions to the Chair of Pediatrics.
• Encouraging and supporting impactful research studies.
• Upholding the highest standards of medical care and ethical and professional behavior.
• Managing division budgets and financial performance with a focus on sustainability.

We seek an individual with an MD, DO or MD/PhD degree, board certification in Pediatrics and the ability to obtain a Texas medical license. While board certification and fellowship training in pediatric hospital medicine are desired, they are not required for consideration. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated administrative leadership experience in pediatric hospital medicine, a talent for mentoring junior faculty, and a commitment to clinical and academic excellence. You must also be eligible for the rank of associate or full professor at Baylor College of Medicine.

Baylor College of Medicine offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(a) Retirement Plan, 403(b) Tax-Deferred Investment Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), adoption assistance, Long Term Disability (LTD), financial counseling, tuition benefit and life insurance.

About CHRISTUS Children’s

Serving as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community, CHRISTUS Children’s is a world-class children’s hospital in the heart of downtown San Antonio with an established legacy of care dating to 1869. As part of the CHRISTUS Health System, ranked among Texas’ best employers by Forbes, the organization now features a network of freestanding emergency centers and multi-specialty, maternal and pediatric clinics, and outpatient rehabilitation centers located throughout all parts of the city and New Braunfels.

CHRISTUS Children’s employs more than 1,000 staff members, including a 400-nurse team, and is proud to be the first in South Texas to achieve Magnet designation in 2018 and re-designation in 2024 and

the only freestanding hospital in San Antonio dedicated to children and pregnant women to receive this honor. In addition, it’s also the only hospital in Texas to be recognized with the Gold Level Beacon Award of Excellence in both its pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. In 2013, the hospital joined forces with Baylor College of Medicine – recently ranked Tier 1 in the Best Medical Schools: Research by U.S. News & World Report – which recruits, employs and oversees all physicians.

About 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.

Residents are drawn to San Antonio by its housing prices, which are comparatively lower than other large U.S. cities, along with the area’s sunny weather and mild winters (that offer an annual average of more than 300 days of sunshine), rich diversity, top-tier public and private schools, abundance of green space, professional sports, top-notch restaurants, two major amusement parks, shopping, nightlife, entertainment and a strong regional economy—plus easy access to a major airport. The city really has something for everyone to love — whether it’s the year-round festivals celebrating the different cultures and occasions of the area, abundant art at the San Antonio Museum of Art or Witte Museum, exploring the 56-acre San Antonio Zoo, relive the city’s history at The Alamo or enjoy a day or evening at The Pearl or stroll or cruise along The River Walk, the city’s 15-mile urban waterway.

On the weekends, you can take a short drive from the bustling heart of the city (with its abundant restaurants, shops. museums and galleries) to the beauty and wide-open spaces of the Texas Hill Country with its rolling hills, springs and rivers; its charming towns with rich history and diverse heritage and big Texas skies. You’re also conveniently located to explore Austin (less than 90 minutes), Houston (less than three hours), Dallas (about four hours) or the beaches of Galveston (less than four hours). And with no state income tax, living in Texas is even better.

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