Pediatric Hematologist

Pediatric Hematologist Opportunity

Dell Children's Medical Group and The Blood and Cancer Center of Central Texas are seeking a pediatric hematologist to join our expanding team in Austin, Texas. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team to build and lead efforts in pediatric thromboembolic disease, hemostasis, and benign hematology within a rapidly growing tertiary and academic children's hospital.

The successful candidate will join a robust multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals providing care for children and adolescents with all forms of blood disorders, including bleeding and clotting disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes, hemoglobinopathies, and other non-malignant hematologic conditions.

The Hematology Program collaborates closely with Cardiology, Surgery, Critical care and General Pediatrics anticoagulation stewardship, and perioperative thrombosis prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care for children with thrombosis, thrombophilia, and general hematologic disorders
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and protocol development in pediatric thrombosis management
• Collaborate across disciplines to optimize anticoagulation practices and procedural safety
• Engage in education and mentorship of trainees and students
• Participate in or lead research and innovation initiatives related to thrombosis, hemostasis, or benign hematology

Program and Division Overview

The Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Dell Children's includes 13 faculty physicians who provide comprehensive care for childhood cancers, blood disorders, and bone marrow transplant patients. The division offers subspecialty programs in Sickle Cell Disease, Hemostasis/Thrombosis, Bone Marrow Failure, Vascular Anomalies, and Bone Marrow Transplantation, and is integrated with Dell Medical School for education, clinical research, and academic advancement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Generous CME allowance and paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits, including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Choice of three health plans
• Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) with employer matching

Requirements

• MD or DO degree (required)
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure (must be obtained prior to start date)
• Demonstrated interest or experience in thrombosis, hemostasis, or vascular medicine preferred
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary care, education, and quality improvement

About Dell Children's

Dell Children's Medical Center, part of the Ascension network, is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Central Texas and the clinical partner of Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. Our institution is experiencing rapid programmatic growth across all subspecialties, with strategic investments in hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation aimed at building nationally recognized Centers of Excellence by 2028.

About Austin

Austin is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene. Austin is also known as the Live Music Capital of the World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances. The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing. Also known as one of the healthiest/physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to healthy living.