Division Chief, Allergy and Immunology

Division Chief, Allergy and Immunology

The Department of Medicine, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas, is seeking a full-time, fellowship trained, board certified (ABAI) Allergist/Immunologist to serve as Division Chief. 

This is an outpatient opportunity in a collegial environment joining one allergist and one Advanced Practice Provider in an interesting and challenging patient mix, which encompasses all aspects of clinical allergy and immunology.  We offer skin testing for evaluation of food allergy, inhalant allergens, and drug allergy.  We also offer food challenges, drug challenges, desensitization procedures and allergen immunotherapy. 

This position reports to the Chair of Medicine, Michael Volk, MD, MSc, FAASLD. Teaching and clinical academic appointments through the Baylor College of Medicine are also available.

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 636 bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation. The hospital is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs that include specialties in emergency medicine and radiology and offers a well-established and respected chaplain resident program.

About the Community

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and is ranked as one of the most affordable place to live in the U.S. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Apply online at http://jobs.BSWHealth.com Contact:   Deborah Dixon, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, Deborah.Dixon@BSWHealth.org.

Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5%

• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution

• CME reimbursement and paid time off

• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Doctorate Degree in Medicine

- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board by start date

- Where Applicable - Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her speciality or demonstrate board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.