Emergency Medicine Job In Houston, Texas
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director
Description
Specialization:
Emergency Medicine
Job Summary:
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Facility Physician Leader to join our team at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, Texas.Qualified Candidates:
- Must be BC in pediatric emergency medicine
- Leadership experience preferred but not required
- Level II and Level III NICU’s
- 29,000 annual volume
- 12-bed ED
- 24 hours of physician coverage and 24 hours of APP coverage
- EM residency program with 12 residents/class
- One of the busiest snakebite services in the U.S.
- Consultants: General surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Medical Toxicology
- This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and disability
- 401K with company matching
- Malpractice coverage
- CME allowance
- Faculty appointment with the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
The ER on the HCA Houston Kingwood campus provides the closest full-service care in northeast Houston. We have board-certified ER physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and emergency care technicians who work as a team to ensure we deliver the highest-quality care in the most efficient manner. Some of our emergency care services include:
- Heart attack: As an Accredited Chest Pain Center, we meet quality-of-care measures in acute cardiac medicine. We also offer a STEMI (St-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) program so that our heart attack response team can effectively treat the most serious heart attack patients during a critical window of care.
- Obstetrical Emergency Department: Located at the Women & Children's Center, the OBED houses an in-hospital OB/GYN 24/7 (or OB hospitalist), who evaluates women with obstetric issues, consults with the patient's primary physician or OB/GYN, and is ready for any obstetric emergency that might arise.
- Pediatric Emergency Center: We provide 24/7 pediatric emergency care in a safe, comfortable, child-friendly environment. Our pediatric team includes board-certified pediatricians, ER physicians, and specialists, as well as registered nurses skilled in communicating with and caring for children.
- Stroke care: As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, we are able to provide the highest level of stroke care possible. Our emergency CT scanning allows us to quickly determine the type of stroke and start providing care. In addition, our hospital provides a comprehensive neurological and stroke rehab program.
- Master-Planned Community: Experience the benefits of living in a meticulously planned community, with thoughtfully designed neighborhoods, greenbelts, and parks that enhance the quality of life for residents.
- Top-rated Schools: Benefit from Kingwood's top-rated schools, including Kingwood High School and Kingwood Park High School, known for their academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and supportive learning environment.
- Family-friendly Environment: Discover a family-friendly environment in Kingwood, with safe neighborhoods, recreational facilities, and community events catering to residents of all ages, making it an ideal place to raise a family.
- Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy outdoor recreation opportunities in Kingwood's scenic surroundings, including parks, nature trails, and nearby lakes perfect for hiking, biking, fishing, and picnicking.
- Cultural and Dining Scene: Explore Kingwood's emerging cultural and dining scene, with local restaurants, cafes, and eateries offering a variety of cuisines to satisfy every palate, as well as cultural events and festivals that showcase the community's diverse heritage.
- Convenient Location: Enjoy the convenience of Kingwood's central location, with easy access to major highways and transportation routes, making it a commuter-friendly community within reach of nearby urban centers like Houston and The Woodlands.
Kingwood is a large,14,000 acre master planned community about 23 miles north of Downtwon Houston. Kingwood also known as the "Livable Forest" with a population of 65,000, but a catchment area of 200,000. Kingwood is best known for being a community that exists in harmony with nature. Kingwood's heavily wooded acreage is canopied with tall pines and magnolias, along with 20 other types of shade trees. The community is host to a variety of wildlife including deer, fish, birds, and more, that can be found in the 500+ acres of private nature preserves and parks. Over 75 miles of hike and bike trails, known as the "greenbelt," run through Kingwood's naturally beautiful woods and lakes. These trails are great for exercising, walking or bicycling.
Nestled amid towering pines and lush forest, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is located approximately 23 miles northeast of downtown Houston. Our full-service acute care, 419-beds facility has been providing medical care to the community for more than 25 years. The hospital offers a range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services provided by more than 500 physicians and 1,500 plus healthcare professionals.
- Level III Emergency Department (onsite Express Care and offsite Freestanding Emergency Department)
- Level I Stroke Center Designation
- Level III NICU
- Chest Pain Accredited
- Pediatric Emergency Department
- Two Certified Inpatient Rehab Units
- On-site Solis Mammography Center (www.Solis Mammo.com)