Pediatric Hand Surgery Opportunity

CCPN Cook Children's Physician Network; United States; On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly CME funding paid directly to你

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Short-term disability at no cost toyou

Uncapped relocation through UrbanBound

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System seeks a Hand Surgeon to join a busy pediatric orthopedic practice in Fort Worth, TX. Training and proficiency in hand surgery with interest in brachial plexus or microsurgery is welcome, alongside a team of orthopedic and plastic surgeons, hand therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, and PM&R.

The successful candidate will have completed accredited Orthopedic or plastic surgery training and be ABOS board certified/board eligible in Orthopedic surgery or Plastic

Qualifications

• MD/DO required.
• Texas Medical license or eligible to obtain.
• ACGME/AMA approved residency in pediatric orthopedic surgery.
• Hand fellowship training required.
• CAQ in hand surgery or eligibility required.
• Board certified or eligible in orthopedic or plastic surgery.
• American Heart Association BLS.

Education

MD/DO

Texas Medical license

ACGME/AMA pediatric orthopedic residency

Hand fellowship training

CAQ in hand surgery

Board certified/Board Eligible in orthopedic surgery or plastic surgery

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

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 surgery

Cook 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.

Benefits that support you

• Monthly CME funding paid directly to you
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits & retirement plans
• Short-term disability at no cost to you
• Uncapped relocation through UrbanBound

A not-for-profit system dedicated to pediatric care

About Us

Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) is one of the country's leading vertically integrated pediatric health care organizations. 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.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.