Pediatrics Physician

Pediatrics Opening in TX Located in Fort Worth, TXPosition Overview

• Pediatric Physician opportunity in Fort Worth, Texas
• Join an established community health center providing comprehensive outpatient primary care
• Provide pediatric care to a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual patient population
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment
• Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Opportunity to participate in resident education, clinical leadership, and community health initiatives
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required
Practice Highlights
• Outpatient primary care setting
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients
• Provide preventive care, routine examinations, and management of acute and chronic conditions
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other ancillary services
• Prescribe medications and coordinate treatment plans
• Provide patient and family education
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and outside healthcare resources
• Participate in an established provider on-call schedule
• Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as assigned
• Provide clinical oversight, including chart reviews and co-signatures when required
• Supervise and teach resident physicians while serving as an attending physician
• Collaborate with medical assistants, laboratory personnel, and other clinical support staff
• Participate in quality assurance activities and internal clinical audits
• Assist with staff education, mentoring, and professional development
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Work closely with clinical leadership to support efficient practice operations
• Participate in clinical committees, staff meetings, and community outreach initiatives
• Travel between clinic locations as needed
• Emphasis on continuity of care, preventive medicine, and improving access to healthcare
Qualifications
• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency
• Board Eligible in Pediatrics required
• Board Certification in Pediatrics preferred
• Active and unrestricted Texas medical license required
• Current DEA registration and other applicable prescribing credentials
• Current CPR certification, Level C
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Strong clinical skills in outpatient pediatric primary care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse patient populations
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation
• Interest in community medicine and serving underserved populations
• Ability to supervise and mentor clinical staff and resident physicians
• Commitment to maintaining required continuing medical education and professional certifications
• Ability to successfully complete credentialing requirements
• Must remain eligible for Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage
• Must comply with required drug screening policies
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Employer-matching retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Vacation and sick leave accrual beginning on the date of hire
• Additional compensation and benefits details to be discussed
About Fort Worth, TX
• Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area
• Offers a combination of urban amenities and Texas cultural heritage
• Diverse neighborhoods and family-friendly communities
• Wide selection of public and private schools
• Home to the historic Stockyards, museums, performing arts venues, and cultural attractions
• Extensive dining, shopping, and entertainment options
• Access to parks, trails, lakes, and outdoor recreation
• Convenient access to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
• No state income tax on wages
• Growing metropolitan area with a strong healthcare community