Neonatal Follow-up Physician in Fort Worth, TX - Cook Childrens Physician Network

Cook Childrens 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.