Adolescent Medicine Physician Opportunity - Cook Children's Health Care System (Fort Worth)

Cook Children's Health Care System•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cook Children’s Health Care Position is accepting applications for a full time Adolescent Medicine Physician. This physician will launch Cook Children’s Adolescent Medicine service to provide care for teens and young adults with eating disorders. This physician will also co-manage anxiety, depression and other health conditions and provide a weight inclusive approach. The physician will also work closely with other clinicians in nutrition and psychology to provide comprehensive care to the patients and families. 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. 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 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.

Requirements

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 and for Adolescent Medicine
Must be Board eligible/Board certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Texas Medical License before employment commences
Must be American Heart Association BLS certified

Responsibilities

Launch Cook Children’s Adolescent Medicine service
Provide care for teens and young adults with eating disorders
Co-manage anxiety, depression and other health conditions
Provide a weight inclusive approach
Work closely with other clinicians in nutrition and psychology to provide comprehensive care to the patients and families