Pediatric Physiatrist - North Texas

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Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) located in Ft. Worth, Texas has an opportunity for a Pediatric Physiatrist to join the Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health, and the well-resourced and rapidly growing Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 

The Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health was created to provide a single point of care for children with disorders of the nervous system. The Institute’s Vision is to uphold the Promise of Cook Children's by providing easily accessible, well-coordinated and comprehensive evaluation and treatment - guided by innovation, research, and a relentless dedication to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. The Institute opened in October 2023 with >100,000 sq feet of clinical space and will house the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Psychology, Psychiatry, Developmental Pediatrics, Developmental Psychology, Pain Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Key Opportunity Highlights:

• Seeking candidates, including fellows, with interest in joining a thriving Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation practice that is supported through collaboration with 21 Child Neurologists, 4 Neurosurgeons, 4 Neuropsychologists, Psychiatrists, Pain Medicine specialists, Physiatrist, and Psychologists.
• Enjoy strong interdisciplinary collaboration and support from related specialties within the Institute combined with innovative clinic space that will facilitate the group’s collaborative care as part of the Justin Institute at Cook Children’s.
• 26-bed state-of-the-art Neuro-Rehabilitation unit located next to outpatient clinic, fully integrated motion analysis laboratory, comprehensive orthotics/prosthetics program with 3-D printing and an evolving robotics program.
• Clinical research and teaching, while not required, is encouraged in your areas of interest. The Neuroscience Research Center at Cook Children’s provides ample research support from dedicated neuroscientists and support staff.

Benefits

• CME:  Paid directly to the physician each month
• PTO:  32 days per year
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Retirement Plan (managed by Fidelity)
• Short Term Disability Coverage (No cost to physician)
• Relocation:  Fully funded, uncapped.

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.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.
 

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.