Physician - Pediatric Hematology

Details

• Specialty : Pediatrics
• Subspecialty Interest : Hematology - Program Director
• Schedule : Monday - Friday
• Practice Detail : 13 Physicians
• EMR System : Athena (OP), Cerner (IP)
• Facility : The Pavilion; Dell Children's Medical Center
• Location : Austin, Tx

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and / or Medically Underserved Areas / Populations (MUA / P) Shortage Destination Type

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Program Director - Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Program

Dell Childrens Medical Group & The Blood and Cancer Center of Central Texas is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Program Director to lead and expand our Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Program, a NASCC site. This is a unique opportunity to advance clinical excellence, implement innovative care models, and strengthen community engagement for pediatric patients with SCD across Central Texas. Board-certified / board-

eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology required.

Our program currently cares for ~250 patients, supported by a dedicated team that includes advanced practice providers, a program coordinator, social work, and psychology. We emphasize multidisciplinary care and collaborate closely on joint initiatives in pain management, pulmonary hypertension, moyamoya / vasculopathy, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

As the clinical partner site for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin , you will also play an active role in the education and training of future physicians. Board-eligible / board-certified pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship graduates or experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.

Our team includes 13 experienced Pediatric Hematology-Oncology physicianswho diagnose, manage, and treat all forms of childhood cancers, blood disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes, and patients in our recently launched Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) program.

Benefits Include :

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Generous CME allowanceand paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Choice of three health plans

Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employer-matching 403(b) retirement plan

Experienced pediatric oncologists and hematologists at Dell Childrens Blood and Cancer Center diagnose, manage and treat all types of childhood cancer, blood disorders and bone marrow failure. We are the only childrens cancer center in Central Texas, delivering highly specialized and compassionate care when families need it most. By sharing best practices and the latest in cancer treatment and research - we bring the best of pediatric cancer care to your family.

About Dell Childrens Medical Center

Dell Childrens Medical Center (DCMC) is a 299-bed free standing pediatric facility, Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, Level IV Epilepsy Center, Level IV NICU, Special Delivery Unit, Texas Center for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, and Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Unit. Our second location, DCMC North, opened in the spring of 2022 as a 36 bed hospital. DCMC is in the Ascension Healthcare Network, the nation's largest nonprofit health system. Our mission is to be a center of excellence for childrens health with a strong alliance of expert personnel, facilities and other specialty resources. DCMC is the training site for our academic partner, the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

About Ascension Seton

As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty. We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country. Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas. Dell Childrens, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.

About Austin

Austin is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene. Austin is also know as the Live Music Capital of the World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances. The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing. Also known as one of the healthiest / physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to healthy living.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

Education :

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

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