Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Associate Professor)

Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Associate Professor)


Division: Pediatrics


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Location: Houston, TX


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FLSA Status: Exempt


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Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine - in partnership with Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) - is seeking a full-time pediatric gastroenterologist with significant expertise in nutrition and intestinal rehabilitation to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GHN) at Texas Children's Hospital located in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) Campus in Houston, TX. TCH is a state-of-the-art 800 bed free-standing facility which houses 6 high acuity surgical suites and 4 Pediatric Subspecialty Intensive Care Units (84 rooms). The GHN division, which completed > 30,000 outpatient visits and > 3,300 endoscopies in 2024-25, offers specific GHN expertise in advanced endoscopy, aerodigestive disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, hepatology and liver transplantation, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal rehabilitation, neurogastroenterology/motility and pancreaticobiliary disease. The division cares for over 100 children requiring home TPN as part of their intestinal rehabilitation. The division has a strong academic focus with over 200 IRB approved protocols, yielding more than 60 peer-reviewed publications per year, supported by multiple NIH and foundation grants.

The recruited faculty would join a highly collaborative group of more than 35 MD/DO faculty, 10 advanced practice providers, 12 GHN fellows, 1 transplant hepatology fellow, and talented and dedicated staff comprised of clinical nurse coordinators, GHN specialized dieticians, social workers, endoscopy technicians and registered nurses.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest along with their CV to Benjamin Shneider MD, George Peterkin Endowed Chair, Head of Division and Chief of Service, at View email address on click.appcast.io

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: MD or DO
• Qualified applicants will have successfully completed a Fellowship Program in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Board certification (or Board eligible) in Pediatric Gastroenterology is required.
• The ideal applicant should be eligible to be an assistant, associate or full Professor (tenure track possible) in the Department of Pediatrics with an established expertise in nutrition and intestinal rehabilitation. This is a 100% clinical position with a significant focus on intestinal rehabilitation.
• An interest in gastroenterology in neonates would be welcome.

Greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the US, with more than 145 different languages spoken. It is a vibrant city with a thriving art, culinary, and professional sports scene. With eclectic museums, numerous parks, proximity to the Texas Hill Country and the beach, and 2 international airports, Houston offers something for everyone!

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 25109