Pediatric Rheumatologist

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time pediatric rheumatologist to join our growing team! The rheumatology department provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents on an inpatient and outpatient basis.  Common diagnoses include juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, recurrent fever syndrome, vasculitis and dermatomyositis.  Common procedures include joint injections and joint aspirations performed in conjunction with the pediatric sedation team. 

Qualifications:   

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.
• American Heart Association BLS and PALS.
• Unrestricted Texas Medical license (must obtain prior to start date).
• Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for pediatrics.
• Board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology.  

Cook Children’s offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage, health and dental insurance, and an excellent retirement program.  With over 900 pediatric primary care, pediatric subspecialty physicians, and advanced practice providers in its network, CCPN is one of America's strongest pediatric group practices.   Physicians receive a full range of practice support including delegated credentialing and integrated managed care contracting.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Cook Children's Health Care System is one of the country’s leading vertically-integrated pediatric health care organizations. Cook Children’s represents an award-winning, not-for-profit system of seamless health care designed to fulfill our Promise; “Knowing that every child’s life is sacred, it is the Promise of Cook Children’s to improve the health of every child through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury.”