Pediatric Hospice Palliative Physician

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being resources

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health's affiliated Dell Children's Medical Center seeks a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to deliver comprehensive palliative and hospice care across inpatient, outpatient and home-based settings, guiding families through serious illness in Central Texas.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, mentor medical students and residents, and lead innovative programs including perinatal palliative care and pediatric hospice initiatives, with 1 in 3 home call.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive palliative and hospice care across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide holistic clinical and emotional support.
• Teach and mentor medical students, pediatric residents, and adult palliative care fellows.
• Champion perinatal palliative care and pediatric hospice initiatives.
• Provide leadership for Dell Children's at Home perinatal pediatric hospice and palliative care program.
• Call coverage is 1 in 3 at home call.

Skills

Pediatric Hospice

Palliative care

Team collaboration

Teaching/education

Education

MD/DO license

Board-certified in Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care

Job description

Your future role at a glance

As a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician, you will join a deeply committed, well-established interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, holistic care for children and families navigating serious illnesses. Dell Children's is the only pediatric hospice program centered within a children's hospital in Texas.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver comprehensive palliative and hospice care across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings to ensure continuous comfort and the highest quality of life for patients and families.

• Collaborate with a diverse interdisciplinary team—including nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, and child life specialists to wrap comprehensive clinical and emotional support around families in Central Texas.

• Shape the future of the field by teaching and mentoring medical students, pediatric residents, and adult palliative care fellows through our academic partnership with Dell Medical School.

• Champion innovative programs like our perinatal palliative care and pediatric hospice initiatives to meet the unique, sensitive needs of families from the very beginning of their journey.

• Provide leadership and vision for Dell Children's at Home (https://www.statesman.com/story/news/healthcare/2022/12/22/austin-dell-childrens-hospital-begins-new-hospice-program/69735117007/) perinatal pediatric hospice and palliative care program.

• Call coverage is 1 in 3 at home call

About the Hospital

• Dell Children's Medical Center has been recognized for its exceptional pediatric care, earning seven national specialty rankings in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospitals list (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings) .

• As the clinical partner site for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin , we play an active role in the education and training of future physicians.

• Dell Children's, the only Pediatric Level I Trauma Center in the region, serves 46 Counties

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

• BE/BC Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine required

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Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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