Job Title: Community Pediatric Pathologist

Location: Houston, Texas - Woodlands Campus

 

Overview:

The Department of Pathology at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) is seeking a qualified individual for a faculty position in the Division of Community Pathology at Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, a community campus located north of Houston. TCH The Woodlands is a free-standing pediatric hospital offering outpatient and hospital-based services including an active Emergency Center, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care, and dedicated Pediatric Radiology and Surgery services. The Woodlands is a highly desirable place to live with natural beauty and a wide range of amenities. This is a unique opportunity to participate in the delivery of comprehensive pathology services in a community setting, as part of the nation's largest children's hospital headquartered within the Texas Medical Center in Houston and expanding across Texas. 

This pathologist will provide professional services comprising anatomic and clinical pathology, and participate in cross-campus coverage as the sixth faculty member in the Texas Children's Hospital Division of Community Pathology. The Division provides a collegial environment with support from experienced faculty and access to a broad scope of professional practice, including digital pathology.  Pathologists serving at Texas Children's Hospital have faculty appointments in the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine.  Based on academic interests and demonstrated scholarship, tenure track or non-tenure track faculty appointments will be considered. 

Interested individuals must possess a M.D., D.O. or equivalent, and AP/CP board certification. Subspecialty certification or demonstrated interest is desirable, with preference for candidates who are board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Pathology. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

 

Work Schedule and Environment:

-Standard five-day workweek.

-Typical hours: 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional extension to 6 PM.

 

Community & Location Highlights:

-This position will be in Houston, Texas at the Woodlands Community Pediatric Hospital.

 

Application Process & Timeline:

-Immediate hire desired, with preference for candidates who can start early 2026.

-The process begins with a video interview, followed by an on-site visit for final candidates. 

 

FACTS AND INTRODUCTION TO HOUSTON, TEXAS:

Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, is a vibrant metropolis that embodies the spirit of Texas. Founded in 1836 and named after General Sam Houston, the city has grown into a diverse hub of culture, commerce, and innovation. Here are some highlights of Houston:

 

Cultural and Historical Attractions:

-Space Center Houston: This is a must-see attraction where you can learn about NASA's space missions and even see real spacecraft.

-Museum District: Home to 19 museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, this area is perfect for art and history enthusiasts.

-Historic Houston Heights: This neighborhood offers a charming mix of historic homes, unique shops, and local eateries .

 

Outdoor Activities

-Memorial Park: One of the largest urban parks in the U.S., it offers hiking, biking, and picnicking opportunities.

-Hermann Park: Another beautiful green space where you can enjoy outdoor activities and visit the Houston Zoo . 

 

Food and Dining:

-Tex-Mex Cuisine: Houston is renowned for its Tex-Mex food, with popular spots like Ninfa’s on Navigation serving some of the best fajitas and enchiladas in town.

-Vietnamese Cuisine: The city also boasts a thriving Vietnamese food scene, with places like Pho Binh offering delicious pho.

-Fine Dining: For a more upscale experience, try Brennan’s of Houston, known for its sophisticated Creole cuisine .

 

Sports and Entertainment:

-Toyota Center: Home to the NBA’s Houston Rockets, this indoor arena is a great spot for sports fans.

-Port of Houston: Established in 1914, this port is one of the largest and busiest in the U.S., playing a significant role in

 

Facts & Figures:

-Harris County population: 7,800,000.

-Houston Metropolitan population: 2,400,000.

-More than 45,000 acres of parks and recreation within Harris County.

-Houston has the THIRD LARGEST number of FORTUNE 500 companies in the nation.

-If Houston were a country, it would rank as the 22nd largest economy in the world — exceeding Argentina and Belgium’s Gross Domestic Product.

-Houston leads the nation in exports with $180.9 billion in goods and commodities sent abroad last year.

-Colleges and universities in the Houston area enrolled nearly 443,000 students across 33 academic institutions in fall ’24.

-Houston has amazing restaurants with over 13,000 establishments.

-Drama, ballet, opera, and orchestra perform year round in Houston: more than 550 institutions are devoted to performing and visual arts, science, and history in the Houston area. According to the 2023 Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nonprofit arts and culture industry in the City of Houston generated approximately $1.3 billion.