Pediatric Hematologist
Ascension
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Description
Champion clinical excellence and lead a dedicated, multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of comprehensive care for approximately 250 pediatric sickle cell patients.
Drive program growth and innovation by developing and evaluating evidence-based protocols that directly improve patient outcomes and advance the delivery of care.
Cultivate strategic partnerships with academic, community, and advocacy stakeholders to expand the program's reach and strengthen community support.
- Provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary SCD program, a NASCC site.
About the Practice
- 13 experienced Pediatric Hematology-Oncology physicians
- Integrated team with advanced practice providers, program coordinator, social work, and psychology
- Outpatient, weekday clinic
- Collaborates closely on joint initiatives in pain management, pulmonary hypertension, moyamoya/vasculopathy, and quality improvement
- 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 in and around central Texas
- 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
Qualifications
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.
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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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About this role
Ascension's pediatric hematology program in Austin is seeking a physician leader to direct clinical care for approximately 250 pediatric sickle cell disease patients and oversee a multidisciplinary team that includes advanced practice providers, social workers, psychologists, and a program coordinator. This is a full-time, in-office role at Dell Children's Medical Center, a regional Level I Trauma Center and clinical partner site for Dell Medical School. The position offers the opportunity to shape evidence-based protocols, drive program innovation, and collaborate on specialized initiatives in pain management, pulmonary hypertension, and vasculopathy while contributing to physician training and education.
The role suits a physician with MD or DO credentials who is drawn to both clinical excellence and program development. You'll work within a 13-physician pediatric hematology-oncology department and leverage Ascension's national network while maintaining local autonomy. The practice emphasizes weekday outpatient clinic work and positions you to build strategic partnerships across academic, community, and advocacy sectors to expand the program's reach and impact in central Texas, which spans 46 counties.
Candidates must hold an active Texas medical license prior to the hire date. Ascension is a nonprofit Catholic health system known for physician-led collaboration, practice stability, and mission-centered care.
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