Pediatric Rheumatologist

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking an outstanding individual for the Pediatric Rheumatology Division at UT Southwestern in collaboration with Scottish Rite Hospital and Children’s Health.The mission of the Division is to improve the lives of children with rheumatic disease through first-class, compassionate care, the discovery of new knowledge, and by training the next generation of Pediatric Rheumatology leaders. The successful candidate will provide care to children with rheumatic disease in the outpatient and inpatient settings. In addition, the candidate will participate in the continued growth of clinical and translational research fundamentally important as we strive to improve outcomes for children with rheumatic disease. The candidate must have a strong clinical and scholarly background, with an ambition to succeed in discovering new knowledge in basic, clinical, or translational research.The Division consists of 9 faculty and has continuously trained fellows from all over the world for more than 25 years. The Division has a long-standing collaboration with the leading translational researcher in Pediatric Rheumatology to improve the understanding of disease pathogenesis of pediatric rheumatic diseases. The Division also actively participates in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance as a large center site.Clinical activities of the Division are conducted at Scottish Rite for Children and Children’s Health where we strive to provide the highest quality of comprehensive care to large, diverse population of patients with pediatric rheumatic disease. The multidisciplinary team at Scottish Rite for Children includes nurses, pediatric nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, a psychologist, and dietitian. Beyond the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, the successful candidate will enjoy the exceptionally rich biomedical research enterprise at UT Southwestern including the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health, the Clinical Informatics Center, and the Clinical and Translational Science Award Program.Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas and be board eligible or certified in Pediatric RheumatologyPotential candidates should apply online at (search for Job # 941647) and upload a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit BenefitsUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!Job ID: 941647Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: Faculty and PhysiciansPosted Date: 02/06/2026