Clinical Genetics Physician Opportunity - Cook Children's, Fort Worth, Texas

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 Board Certified/Board Eligible Clinical Geneticist physician 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 over two 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 healthPhysician led system known as a national quality leader.
• Joining a well-established Department of Genetics currently staffed by 7 clinical geneticists, 3 biochemical geneticists, 4 Advanced Practice Providers, 7 board-certified genetic counselors, 8 genetic counseling assistants, 5 case managers, 2 metabolic dietitians, and 3 nurses.
• Broad pediatric sub-specialty platform with 35 Departments represented and 46 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.

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required. The successful candidate should have completed a clinical genetics fellowship. An additional fellowship in either clinical biochemical genetics or medical biochemical genetics would be considered a valuable asset.  Must also be American Heart Association certified in BLS.

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

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.

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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.