Outstanding Pediatric Dermatology Physician Leadership Opportunity

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

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible dermatologist specializing in pediatric dermatology to serve as the inaugural Chief of Pediatric Dermatology. This transformational leader will provide care for infants, children, and adolescents, functioning in a collaborative practice with Advanced Practice Providers. The role involves autonomous patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, either in clinic or via telemedicine. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of pediatric dermatology within a leading healthcare system, with significant resources for innovation and programmatic development. CCHCS is a not-for-profit, nationally recognized pediatric health care system with a Magnet® designated medical center and a large physician network serving a wide referral area.

Requirements

• Board certified/board eligible dermatologist.
• Specializes in treating conditions and diseases of the skin, nails, and hair.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Texas.
• Eligible to secure an unrestricted Texas Medical License.
• Board certified/eligible by the American Board of Dermatology.
• Subspecialty certification in Pediatric Dermatology highly desired.

Nice To Haves

• Subspecialty certification in Pediatric Dermatology.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for infants, children, and adolescents with conditions and diseases of the skin, nails, and hair.
• Function in a collaborative practice with Advanced Practice Provider(s).
• Autonomously perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention either in clinic or via telemedicine for patients according to approved protocols.
• Lead and develop the Pediatric Dermatology program.
• Create an economic model for Pediatric Dermatology that balances comprehensive quality care with fiscal opportunities.
• Potentially teach medical students and pediatric residents.
• Potentially pursue clinical research.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• No state income tax.
• Support for future programmatic recruitment through an established fellow’s retention program offering monthly stipends to qualified fellows.
• Support for clinical research including campus IRB, grant writing, research nurses, and a dedicated PhD statistician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive