Metabolic Geneticist Physician Opportunity in North Texas

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Metabolic Geneticist to join its renowned Department of Genetics. This role offers the chance to work within a highly profitable health system recognized nationally for its quality care. You will collaborate with a team of skilled professionals, including clinical geneticists and counselors, to provide exceptional pediatric care. The organization supports research and teaching interests, allowing you to contribute to the development of genetics programs across various specialties. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families while being part of a top-ranked health care system.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Malpractice coverage

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Qualifications

• Must hold an M.D. or D.O. with board certification in genetics.
• Unrestricted Texas Medical license required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established Department of Genetics with 8 clinical geneticists.
• Engage in research and teaching interests, supported by the organization.

Skills

Pediatric Medicine

Genetics

Research Skills

Teaching Skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

ACGME or AMA approved residency in pediatrics

Tools

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Location: Medical Office Building-Fort Worth (750 8th Ave)

Department: Genetics

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary:

Cook Children's Healthcare System, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has an exciting opportunity for a Metabolic Geneticist to join its Department of Genetics. Cook Children’s Health Care System is one of the country’s leading free-standing integrated pediatric health care systems. Our skilled and dedicated clinicians combine the art of healing with the use of leading technology and collaboration to provide exceptional care for our patients. Cook Children’s records approximately one million patient encounters each year through its medical center, specialty and primary care offices, neighborhood clinics, outpatient settings and home health visits.

Key Highlights:

• Highly profitable health system known as a national quality leader.
• Joining a well-established Department of Genetics currently staffed by 8 clinical geneticists, 2 metabolic geneticists, board-certified genetic counselors, case managers, metabolic dietitian, and metabolic nurses.
• Broad pediatric sub-specialty platform with 35 Departments represented and 40 outpatient primary care clinics in the Cook Children's network, providing partnership opportunities for genetics program development in other specialty areas.
• Close involvement with the Texas newborn screening program.
• Research and teaching interests can be supported, if desired.

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 medical or medical biochemical genetics.

Cook Children’s offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage, health and dental insurance, and an excellent retirement program. With over 1000 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.

Cook Children's was named #1 in Health Care on Forbes 2024 "America's Best Large Employers" list! We invite you to join our nationally recognized health care system and be a part of creating a unique pediatric health care experience from the ground up.

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.