Medical Director I Occupational Medicine Physician - Fort Worth, TX

Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise—to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we're proud of our long and rich tradition of serving the community. 

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of eight companies, including our Fort Worth medical center, Prosper medical center, 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.

We are seeking a full-time physician to join our dedicated Occupational Health team that is focused on promoting the health and safety of more than 11,000 employees committed to this Promise.

Key Opportunity Highlights:

• The Medical Director will be responsible for guiding the provision of care within the Occupational Health Department. This includes occupational illness/injury, physical examinations, medical surveillance, and medical expertise in the matters of the wellness program. 
• Opportunity for the development of annual and long-term goals and objectives in collaboration with Human Resources and the Occupational Health management team.
• Provide guidance and create goals to enhance efforts towards employee health, employee safety and well-being for the health system including resources for engagement in national collaboratives and APP’s to support the clinical growth and demands of the program.
• Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) with passion and experience for treatment of work related and injuries/illness.  Applicants with training in DWC guidelines for injury care and 3-5 years of experience in occupational health care are preferred but new trainees will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Board certified or board eligible in Occupational Medicine required, however, board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine may also be considered with significant Occupational Health experience.
• Clinical research in your areas of interest is encouraged and supported through the CCMC IRB and grant writing office but not required.

About Cook Children's Health Care

Help create magical moments!

At Cook Children's, compassionate care connects to advanced medical expertise, ensuring every child receives the personalized treatment they deserve. Be part of the magic ... no wand required.

We are a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, pediatric health care organization renowned for our excellence, putting our patients and the people who care for them first. Our network includes two leading medical centers and over 100 primary, specialty and urgent care locations. We’re staffed with more than 600 physicians and 400 advanced practice providers, all dedicated to caring for patients across Texas.

What truly sets us apart? Our collaborative culture and a leadership team that listens. At Cook Children’s, that teamwork drives excellence, earning us recognition on Forbes America’s Best Large Employers in both 2024 and 2025, and consistent annual honors from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals list.