Pediatric Palliative Care Physician

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Dell Children's Medical Center seeks a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate care for children with serious illnesses. You will collaborate across inpatient, outpatient, and home settings and teach medical students and residents through our partnership with Dell Medical School.

Lead perinatal palliative care initiatives and provide at-home call coverage as part of a mission-driven Ascension program serving central Texas families.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
• BE/BC Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive palliative and hospice care across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide clinical and emotional support to families.
• 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.

Education

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

BE/BC Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine required

Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board

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 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.
• As the clinical partner site forDell 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

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.

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