Neonatal Follow-up Physician - Fort Worth Texas

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posted On: 05/21/2024

Location:Medical Center - Fort WorthDepartment:NESTShift:First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:40Summary:Cook Children's Health Care System ( CCHSC ) in Fort Worth, Texas, has a dynamic opportunity for a full-time board eligible/board certified Neonatologist.The successful candidate will have a passion for the NICU graduate/survivor population, and will be working in our NEST Developmental Follow-up Clinic. While developmental follow-up is our primary mission, we serve to address many of the social determinants of health that impact this population, and their developmental outcomes long-term. We view ourselves as a medical home for these families, and a resource to help them navigate the complexities of life after NICU discharge. Position Specifics:

• Performing standardized neurological assessments, as well as administration of validated developmental assessments and screeners.
• Working collaboratively with neurologists, developmental pediatrician, developmental psychologist, nurse coordinator, social workers, dietitians, parent liaison, medical assistants, clinical therapists (PT/OT/ST), behavioral therapists and other staff.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research projects based on level of interest and experience.
• Schedule: 5 days per week with administrative time allotted for charting and other non-clinical activities.
• Attend annual State Follow-up collaborative meeting (NEON), and participate in continuing education related to neurodevelopmental follow-up of the high-risk NICU graduate/survivor. Qualifications: Candidates must be board certified in pediatrics and BE/BC in Neonatology or Pediatrics and eligible to secure an unrestricted Texas Medical License. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, M/F/Disability/Vet. #LI-CH1 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 EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. More...

      

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