Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Hematologist

Job Description

Cook Children's Medical Center and Healthcare System, based in Fort Worth, TX , has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Pediatric Hematologist to join our growing Hematology and Oncology Center.  Currently, our 22 physicians and 15 nurse practitioners, as well as dedicated multi-disciplinary staff see approximately 300 new cancer cases annually and maintain a population of over 600 sickle cell syndrome patients.  We are a designated Hemophilia Treatment Center.  We have a very active outpatient practice and serve an expansive referral area, including the Fort Worth Metro area, North Texas as well as East, Central and West Texas and the surrounding states.  Our Hematology Oncology center is regularly active in clinical research in Oncology, Hematology fields, including involvement in several international pediatric stroke and thrombosis studies. Our center is an active member of Children's Oncology Group (COG) and has active collaborations with multiple academic institutions, Phase I consortiums and pharmaceutical companies. We are seeking an energetic BC/BE Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist with a strong base in General Hematology and a special interest in Hemophilia to fill this position.  This is an exceptional opportunity to join a patient-focused practice with a high level of independence and opportunities for professional growth.  Involvement in program development is highly encouraged and supported.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.

• Unrestricted Texas Medical license (must obtain prior to start date).     

• Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for pediatrics.  

• Board certified/board eligible in Pediatric  Hematology/Oncology.

• DEA Certificate.

• American Heart Association BLS and PALS.

Cook Children’s offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage, health and dental insurance, and an excellent retirement program.  With over 1,000 pediatric primary care, pediatric subspecialty physicians, and advanced practice providers in its network, CCPN is one of America's strongest pediatric group practices.   Physicians receive a full range of practice support including delegated credentialing and integrated managed care contracting.

About Us:

Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) is one of the country's leading vertically integrated pediatric health care organizations.

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child.

Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.