Pediatric Hand Surgery Opportunity

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's is seeking a qualified Hand Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. This role is ideal for a physician skilled in hand surgery who can integrate into a busy orthopedic practice. Emphasizing teamwork with therapists and orthotic specialists, the successful candidate will support pediatric patients in their healthcare needs.

This is an opportunity for a board-certified physician ready to deliver exceptional care in a focused environment that values community integration and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Must obtain an unrestricted Texas Medical license before commencement of employment.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Non-institutional DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy orthopedic practice caring for children and adolescents.
• Participate in coordinated clinics and care with therapy, prosthetics, and orthotics.
• Engage with a specialized team of orthopedic and plastic surgeons.

Skills

Hand surgery expertise

Brachial plexus knowledge

Microsurgery skills

Pediatric orthopedic interest

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

ACGME or AMA approved residency for pediatric orthopedic surgery

Board certified/Board Eligible in orthopedic surgery or plastic surgery

Hand fellowship training

Job description

## Pediatric Hand Surgery OpportunityApplylocations: Fort Worth, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-117490**Location:**Dodson Medical Office Building**Department:**Orthopedics**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**40**Summary:****Cook Children’s Health Care System** is seeking a **Hand Surgeon** in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a great opportunity for a physician with training and demonstrable proficiency in hand surgery to join a busy orthopedic practice caring for children and adolescents. A special interest in brachial plexus or microsurgery is of interest, however, applicants with interest in upper extremity orthopedic interest are also encouraged to apply. We have a busy team of both orthopedic and plastic surgeons with emphasis on coordinated clinics and care team with hand therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, as well as PM&R. Cook Children’s is committed to securing a specialist whose professional, social, and economic interests would lend themselves to a long-term, cultural fit within the institution, the medical staff, and the community. The successful candidate will have completed accredited Orthopedic or plastic surgery training and be ABOS board certified/board eligible in Orthopedic surgery or Plastic Surgery. Applicant must obtain an unrestricted Texas Medical license before commencement of employment.**Qualifications*** Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required* American Heart Association BLS* Unrestricted Texas Medical license (must obtain prior to start date)* Non-institutional DEA* Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for pediatric orthopedic surgery* Board certified/Board Eligible in orthopedic surgery or plastic surgery* Hand fellowship training required* Must have or be eligible to obtain CAQ in hand surgeryCook Children's Physician Network is the employed physician component of Cook Children's Health Care System, a pediatric system of care where physician leadership is fostered and physicians actively participate in the strategic goals and mission of the organization.