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Orthopedic Surgery (Assistant Professor)

Division: Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a Podiatrist to provide excellent patient care and technical skills. Baylor (www.bcm.edu ) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center Texas Medical Center, Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and research affiliatesBaylor Affiliates.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement plans to ensure comprehensive, timely, and high-quality patient care services with maximum operating efficiency.
• Participate in College and Hospital community outreach activities to promote the Department, Division, BCM, and the medical center.
• Ensure safe and effective care for patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory and continuing education and skills competency.
• Support the Department, Baylor Medicine, and Hospital goals through active participation in committees, task forces, and other organizational initiatives that contribute to the success of the organization.
• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced faculty, staff, and learners.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational & Training Requirements

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree
• 3-year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PMSR)

Licensing & Certifications

• Active, unrestricted State Professional License
• Active DEA registration (for controlled substances)
• CPR/BLS certification

Clinical Scope & Capabilities

• Primary foot care (nail/callus/wart debridement)
• Managing basic bio-mechanical issues and custom orthotics
• Treating minor infections and skin conditions

Maximum Qualifications

Maximum Qualifications

• Educational & Training Requirements
• Standard DPM degree
• 3-year PMSR with added Rearfoot Reconstructive/Ankle (RRA) surgery credentials
• Advanced post-residency fellowship (e.g., sports medicine, diabetic limb salvage)

Licensing & Certifications

• Board Certified by the ABFAS or ABPM
• Active hospital admitting privileges
• Extensive peer-reviewed surgical case logs

Clinical Scope & Capabilities

• Complex rearfoot, ankle, and total joint reconstruction
• Advanced wound care and surgical limb salvage
• Managing a high-volume clinical and surgical caseload

Work Authorization Requirement

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Diversity Statement

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.