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.

• Effective assessment, evaluation and resolution skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and positive in stressful situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precaution.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

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.

C.   Education and Training

1. Completion of a four-year M.D. degree program and medical residency.
2. 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.