Location:

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department:

Gastroenterology

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

Cook Children's Health Care System, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has an exciting full time opportunity for a board certified/board eligible pediatric gastroenterologist with advanced endoscopy skills (EUS, ERCP, Deep Enteroscopy) and interest in Pancreatic Disorders.  We have a well-established department comprised of 7 physicians and 8 APPs in Fort Worth; 4 physicians in Lubbock; and 2 physicians and 1 APP in Prosper. Cook Children's is one of the first in the region to provide pediatric gastrointestinal manometry (motility) diagnostic testing for pediatric patients who experience chronic intestinal dysmotility dysfunction, such as intractable constipation, fecal incontinence, dysphagia and feeding intolerance. Our physicians practice within our attached clinic and partner hospitals, and have 100% pediatric practices.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the continued growth of an active Pancreas and Interventional Gastroenterology Program, and will cover both our outpatient and inpatient population, as well as, participate in the call rotation. This position offers substantial resources allowing the candidate to expand their own clinical and/or research programs. Research opportunities exist for interested applicants.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for pediatrics, and approved fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology and must have completed Advanced Endoscopic training upon hiring  Board certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.Unrestricted Texas Medical license (must obtain prior to start date).American Heart Association BLS

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About Cook Children’s:

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.

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