Heavily Resourced Child Health System - Pediatric Pulmonology Opportunity

On behalf of the Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) located in Ft. Worth, Texas, CareerPhysician, the national leader in child health executive search, is pleased to inform you of the inception of a national search for Pediatric Pulmonologists to join their well-resourced and rapidly growing program. 

The CCHCS is a not-for-profit, nationally recognized pediatric health care system comprised of two Medical Centers, Physician Network, Home Health company, Pediatric Surgery Centers, Urgent Care Centers, Child Study Center, Health Plan and Health Foundation. The Magnet® designated Cook Children’s Medical Center in Ft. Worth is a freestanding 462-bed quaternary care children’s hospital that is consistently ranked by US News and World Report. The integrated system has more than 60 primary and specialty care offices throughout North and West Texas, serving a 23-county referral network. The Cook Children's Physician Network is the largest pediatric multi-specialty physician group in its service area with over 1,000 employed subspecialty and primary care physicians as well as mid-level providers.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Joining a well-established and collegial department of 9 pulmonologists and 3 sleep physicians that provide inpatient and consultative services. The pulmonary department runs a 16-bed technology dependent unit which is also connected to a neuro rehabilitation unit.
• The accredited CF center cares for close to 200 pediatric patients with the assistance of 2 CF coordinators. The active CF TDN program is supported by 2 research coordinators and a research assistant as well as the backing of a full research administration office.
• The accredited Sleep Center provides inpatient studies and has a 12-bed outpatient unit.
• The sleep physicians and pulmonologists are also supported by a behavioral sleep psychologist. Multiple ancillary services are housed within the department which includes respiratory therapists, dietitians, social work, child life, and a clinical therapist.
• The CCHCS recently ranked number one on the Forbes' list of "America's Best Large Employers" in the “Health Care and Social Services” industry category.
• Candidates must be BE/BC in Pediatrics and BE/BC in Pediatric Pulmonology and eligible to secure an unrestricted Texas Medical License. H-1B visa transfer support available for qualified candidates.
• Opportunities are available, but not required, to teach medical students and residents as well as pursue clinical research with support including campus IRB, grant writing, research nurses, and a dedicated PhD statistician.
• Qualified candidates may participate in the fellow’s retention program that will provide a monthly stipend of $2,500 from employment through the start of practice with Cook Children’s.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package, no state income tax, and a strong economy in one of the fastest growing areas of the United States.

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