Location:

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department:

Rheumatology

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time pediatric rheumatologist. The rheumatology department provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents on an inpatient and outpatient basis.  Common diagnoses include juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, recurrent fever syndrome, vasculitis and dermatomyositis.  Common procedures include joint injections and joint aspirations performed in conjunction with the pediatric sedation team. 

Qualifications: •    Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required. •    American Heart Association BLS and PALS. •    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 Rheumatology.  

Cook Children’s offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage, health and dental insurance, and an excellent retirement program.  With over 750 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.

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About Cook Children’s:

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.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.
 

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.