Program Director - Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Program

Dell Children’s Medical Group & The Blood and Cancer Center of Central Texas is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Program Director to lead and expand our Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Program, a NASCC site. This is a unique opportunity to advance clinical excellence, implement innovative care models, and strengthen community engagement for pediatric patients with SCD across Central Texas. Our program currently cares for ~250 patients, supported by a dedicated team that includes advanced practice providers, a program coordinator, social work, and psychology. We emphasize multidisciplinary care and collaborate closely on joint initiatives in pain management, pulmonary hypertension, moyamoya/vasculopathy, and quality improvement. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary SCD program Oversee care delivery, quality improvement, and patient outcomes Foster partnerships with academic, community, and advocacy stakeholders Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based protocols to drive program growth As the clinical partner site for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin , play an active role in the education and training of future physicians Board-eligible/board-certified pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship graduates or experienced physicians are encouraged to apply. Our team includes 13 experienced Pediatric Hematology-Oncology physicians who diagnose, manage, and treat all forms of childhood cancers, blood disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes, and patients in our recently launched Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) program. This position is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and/or Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P) designation. Benefits Include Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Generous CME allowance and paid time off Comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and adoption assistance Choice of three health plans Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Employer-matching 403(b) retirement plan Licensure / Certification / Registration MD or DO degree required Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Licensed physician (MD/DO) credentialed by the Texas Medical Board (required prior to start date) #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kentucky Healthcare- Department of Pediatrics