Chief, Pediatric Dermatology

CareerPhysician; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation

No state income tax

Strong economy with growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading child health system in Fort Worth seeks a Chief of Pediatric Dermatology. You will lead a program with aspirations for growth, create economic models for quality care, and have teaching and research opportunities. Board certification and eligibility for a Texas Medical License are required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be BE/BC by the American Board of Dermatology.
• Eligible to secure an unrestricted Texas Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pediatric Dermatology program.
• Design an economic model for the service.
• Potentially teach medical students and residents.

Skills

Pediatric Dermatology

Medical Education

Clinical Research

Education

Board certification in Dermatology

Subspecialty certification in Pediatric Dermatology

Job description

Overview

On behalf of the Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) located in Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas, CareerPhysician, the national leader in academic child health executive search and leadership development, is pleased to inform you of the inception of a national search for a transformational leader to serve as the inaugural Chief of Pediatric Dermatology for one of the country’s premier child health systems. With unmatched resources for innovation and programmatic development, we believe this role to be an outstanding legacy leadership opportunity.

The CCHCS is a not-for-profit, nationally recognized pediatric health care system comprised of two Medical Centers, Physician Network, Home Health company, Pediatric Surgery Centers, Urgent Care Centers, Child Study Center, Health Plan and Health Foundation. The Magnet designated Cook Children’s Medical Center in Ft. Worth is a freestanding 462-bed quaternary care children’s hospital that is consistently ranked by US News and World Report. The integrated system has more than 60 primary and specialty care offices throughout North and West Texas, serving a 23-county referral network. The Cook Children’s Physician Network is the largest pediatric multi-specialty physician group in its service area with over 1,000 employed subspecialty and primary care physicians as well as mid-level providers.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join an established Pediatric Dermatology program with aspirations for regional growth and development.
• Practice enhanced by Advanced Practice Providers performing assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
• Opportunity to create an economic model for Pediatric Dermatology that marries comprehensive quality care for all children with the fiscal opportunities of traditional Pediatric Dermatology community practice.
• The CCHCS recently ranked #1 on the Forbes' list of "America's Best Large Employers" in the “Health Care and Social Services” industry category.
• Future programmatic recruitment process support through an established fellow’s retention program offering monthly stipends to qualified fellows.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be BE/BC by the American Board of Dermatology with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Dermatology highly desired and eligible to secure an unrestricted Texas Medical License.

Additional Opportunities

Opportunities are available, but not required, to teach medical students and pediatric residents as well as pursue clinical research with support including campus IRB, grant writing, research nurses, and a dedicated PhD statistician.

Compensation & Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and benefits package, no state income tax, and a strong economy in one of the fastest growing areas of the United States.

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Cook Children’s Health Care System is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.