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+ **Specialty: Pediatrics**

+ **Subspecialty Interest: Hematology**

+ **Schedule: Monday - Friday**

+ **Practice Detail: 3 APPs, 9 MDs, experienced office staff**

+ **EMR System: Athena (OP), Cerner (IP)**

+ **Facility: The Pavilion; Dell Children's Medical Center**

+ **Location: Austin, Tx**

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Destination Type

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._

Responsibilities

**Dell Children’s Medical Group and The Blood and Cancer Center of Central Texas** are seeking a pediatric hematologist to join our expanding team in Austin, Texas. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team to build and lead efforts in pediatric thromboembolic disease, hemostasis, and benign hematology within a rapidly growing tertiary and academic children’s hospital.

The successful candidate will join a robust multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals providing care for children and adolescents with all forms of blood disorders, including bleeding and clotting disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes, hemoglobinopathies, and other non-malignant hematologic conditions.

The Hematology Program collaborates closely with Cardiology, Surgery, Critical care and General Pediatrics anticoagulation stewardship, and perioperative thrombosis prevention.

Key Responsibilities

+ Provide comprehensive clinical care for children with thrombosis, thrombophilia, and general hematologic disorders

+ Lead and participate in quality improvement and protocol development in pediatric thrombosis management

+ Collaborate across disciplines to optimize anticoagulation practices and procedural safety

+ Engage in education and mentorship of trainees and students

+ Participate in or lead research and innovation initiatives related to thrombosis, hemostasis, or benign hematology

Program and Division Overview

The Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Dell Children’s includes 13 faculty physicians who provide comprehensive care for childhood cancers, blood disorders, and bone marrow transplant patients. The division offers subspecialty programs in Sickle Cell Disease, Hemostasis/Thrombosis, Bone Marrow Failure, Vascular Anomalies, and Bone Marrow Transplantation, and is **integrated with Dell Medical School** for education, clinical research, and academic advancement.

Compensation and Benefits

+ Competitive salary with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

+ Generous CME allowance and paid time off

+ Comprehensive benefits, including paid parental leave and adoption assistance

+ Choice of three health plans

+ Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

+ 403(b) with employer matching

Requirements

+ MD or DO degree (required)

+ Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

+ Eligible for Texas medical licensure (must be obtained prior to start date)

+ Demonstrated interest or experience in thrombosis, hemostasis, or vascular medicine preferred

+ Strong commitment to multidisciplinary care, education, and quality improvement

About Dell Children’s

Dell Children’s Medical Center, part of the Ascension network, is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Central Texas and the clinical partner of** **Dell Medical School at The University of Texas** **at** **Austin.** **Our institution is experiencing rapid programmatic growth across all subspecialties, with strategic investments in hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation aimed at building nationally recognized** **Centers of Excellence by 2028** **.** **About Ascension Seton

About Ascension

As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty. We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country. Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas. Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.

About Austin

Austin is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene. Austin is also know as the Live Music Capital of the World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances. The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing. Also known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to healthy living.

Requirements

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.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.