Pediatric Hematologist

We Are Hiring

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Schedule: Full-Time

Sign-on bonuses

Malpractice coverage with tail

$7000 CME allowance and dedicated CME days

Guaranteed salary

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

What You Will Do

Join the world class team at Dell Children's Medical Center as a visionary to serve as a Program Director and lead our dedicated team in advancing exceptional clinical care, education, and innovative research.

• Champion clinical excellence and lead a dedicated, multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of comprehensive care for approximately 250 pediatric sickle cell patients.
• Drive program growth and innovation by developing and evaluating evidence-based protocols that directly improve patient outcomes and advance the delivery of care.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with academic, community, and advocacy stakeholders to expand the program's reach and strengthen community support.
• Provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary SCD program, a NASCC site.

About the Practice

• 13 experienced Pediatric Hematology-Oncology physicians
• Integrated team with advanced practice providers, program coordinator, social work, and psychology
• Outpatient, weekday clinic
• Collaborates closely on joint initiatives in pain management, pulmonary hypertension, moyamoya/vasculopathy, and quality improvement
• As the clinical partner site for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, we play an active role in the education and training of future physicians.
• Dell Children's, the only Pediatric Level I Trauma Center in the region, serves 46 Counties in and around central Texas
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences

Visa Eligibility

None

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.