About the posting
“The Heart Center at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking to add an additional full-time pediatric cardiac intensivist.”
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Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 12, 2026.
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Posted Sep 25, 2026, 29 days ago, and seen on Cook Children's' careers page today.
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Location
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department
Cardiovascular ICU
Shift
Varying Shifts (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours
40
Summary
The Heart Center at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking to add an additional full-time pediatric cardiac intensivist. The incumbent will join a group of nine physicians that currently provide full-time coverage to our busy cardiac intensive care unit.
The candidate should be either board certified/eligible in pediatric critical care with significant experience or additional training in cardiac critical care; or board certified/eligible in pediatric cardiology with additional fellowship training in pediatric cardiac intensive care. The optimal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience following training.
The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Cook Children’s Medical center is a 14-bed, dedicated cardiac intensive care unit, with an additional 14 bed step down unit where the candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of specialist caring for children with congenital heart disease. A full spectrum of pediatric critical care is practiced within the unit, and the ideal candidate will have solid clinical and interpersonal skills.
The Heart Center at Cook Children’s Medical Center continues to show yearly growth. There are 450-500 cardiac surgeries, approximately 500 cardiac catheterizations, and over 100 EP studies performed annually. A comprehensive heart failure and transplant program has just been launched.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.
- Unrestricted Texas Medical license.
- Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for pediatrics.
- Must be board certified/board eligible in one of the following areas: Pediatric Cardiology or Pediatric Intensive Care, with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience preferred, but not required. Pediatric subspecialty training relevant to cardiac critical care is essential.
- Must possess full component of ICU skills (vent management, central & arterial line insertion, ECMO, care of neonates with CHD pre- and post-operatively, care of the adult patient post-op from CV surgery, care of the post-op cardiac transplant patient).
- Must have a proven track record in collaborating with all members of the Cardiac Intensive Care team (CT surgery, Cardiology, Nursing leadership, PICU, NICU).
- American Heart Association BLS and PALS (must obtain prior to start date).
Benefits that support you
- Monthly CME funding paid directly to you
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive benefits & retirement plans
- Short-term disability at no cost to you
- Uncapped relocation through UrbanBound
- A not-for-profit system dedicated to pediatric care
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About Us
Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) is one of the country's leading vertically integrated pediatric health care organizations.
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.
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.