Hospice - Physician

Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX | Cedar Park, TX Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center | Dell Children's North 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. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity 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 that help you thrive * Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options * Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance * Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays * Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning * Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources * Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits * Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you'll make an impact in this role As a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician, you will join a deeply committed, well-established interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, holistic care for children and families navigating serious illnesses. Dell Children's is the only pediatric hospice program centered within a children's hospital in Texas. * Deliver comprehensive palliative and hospice care across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings to ensure continuous comfort and the highest quality of life for patients and families. * Collaborate with a diverse interdisciplinary team —including nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, and child life specialists—to wrap comprehensive clinical and emotional support around families in Central Texas. * Shape the future of the field by teaching and mentoring medical students, pediatric residents, and adult palliative care fellows through our academic partnership with Dell Medical School. * Champion innovative programs like our perinatal palliative care and pediatric hospice initiatives to meet the unique, sensitive needs of families from the very beginning of their journey. * Provide leadership and vision for Dell Children's at Home perinatal pediatric hospice and palliative care program. * Call coverage is 1 in 3 at home call About the Hospital * Dell Children's Medical Center has been recognized for its exceptional pediatric care, earning seven national specialty rankings in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals list . * 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 * 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 minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: * Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job