Pediatric Hematologist

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. Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology required.

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, you will also 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.

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

Experienced pediatric oncologists and hematologists at Dell Children's Blood and Cancer Center diagnose, manage and treat all types of childhood cancer, blood disorders and bone marrow failure. We are the only children's cancer center in Central Texas, delivering highly specialized and compassionate care when families need it most. By sharing best practices and the latest in cancer treatment and research – we bring the best of pediatric cancer care to your family.

About Dell Children's Medical Center

Dell Children's Medical Center (DCMC) is a 299-bed free standing pediatric facility, Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, Level IV Epilepsy Center, Level IV NICU, Special Delivery Unit, Texas Center for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, and Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Unit. Our second location, DCMC North, opened in the spring of 2022 as a 36 bed hospital. DCMC is in the Ascension Healthcare Network, the nation's largest nonprofit health system. Our mission is to be a center of excellence for children's health with a strong alliance of expert personnel, facilities and other specialty resources. DCMC is the training site for our academic partner, the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

About Ascension Seton

As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty. We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country. Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas. Dell Children's, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.

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 know 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.

What minimum requirements you'll need

• 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.

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