Pediatric Hematologist
Fort Worth, TX
| Employer: | Cook Children's Health Care System |
| Category: | Health Care |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Location: Dodson Medical Office Building Department: Hematology Oncology Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: Cook Children's Medical Center and Healthcare System, based in Fort Worth, TX, has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Pediatric Hematologist to join our growing Hematology and Oncology Center to join our active Hematology Service. Currently, our 21 physicians and 13 nurse practitioners, as well as dedicated multi-disciplinary staff to see over 300 new cancer cases annually, and maintain a population of over 500 sickle cell syndrome patients, and are a designated Hemophilia Treatment Center. We have a very active outpatient practice and serve an expansive referral area including the Fort Worth Metro area, North Texas as well as East, Central and West Texas and the surrounding states. Our Hematology Oncology center is very active in clinical research in Oncology, Hematology fields, including involvement in several international pediatric stroke and thrombosis studies. Our center is an active member of Children's Oncology Group (COG) and has active collaborations with multiple academic institutions, Phase I consortiums and pharmaceutical companies. We are seeking an energetic BC/BE Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist with a strong base in General Hematology to fill this position. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a patient-focused practice with a high level of independence and opportunities for professional growth. Involvement in program development will be highly encouraged and supported. Qualifications: •Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required. •American Heart Association BLS and PALS. •Unrestricted Texas Medical license (must obtain prior to start date). •Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for pediatrics. •Board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Cook Children's offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage, health and dental insurance, and an excellent retirement program. With over 750 pediatric primary care, pediatric subspecialty physicians, and advanced practice providers in its network, CCPN is one of America's strongest pediatric group practices. Physicians receive a full range of practice support including delegated credentialing and integrated managed care contracting. #CCPN #LI-RV1 About Cook Children's: Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care. At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system--we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through--and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. | |