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Cook Children's is accepting applications for a full-time pediatric hospitalist physician.  This physician will provide care for our patients at Cook Children’s Medical Center Fort Worth and Cook Children’s Medical Center Prosper. Our hospitalist team attends to the vast majority of general pediatric admissions and also works closely with the medical specialties at Cook Children’s. There is close collaboration with a robust advanced practice team who assist with both admissions and overnight cross-coverage.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.
• 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 Pediatrics.  
• Unrestricted Texas Medical license (must obtain prior to start date).     
• DEA Certificate.
• American Heart Association BLS and PALS.

Benefits that support you

• Monthly CME funding paid directly to you
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits & retirement plans
• Short-term disability at no cost to you
• Uncapped relocation through UrbanBound for qualified physicians
• A not-for-profit system dedicated to pediatric care

We invite you to join our nationally recognized health care system and be a part of creating a unique pediatric health care experience from the ground up.

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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.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.