<p>Medical City Children's Hospital in Dallas, Texas is recruiting a Pediatric Hospital Medicine Medical Director to lead a high-acuity, high-volume hospitalist program at a 254-bed, award-winning tertiary care children's hospital — the flagship pediatric facility within the Medical City network. This is a dual clinical-administrative role offering a leadership stipend on top of competitive base compensation, with 24/7 in-house subspecialty support and a tight-knit team that values clinical excellence, mentorship, and innovation. The position is ideal for a board-certified pediatrician with leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential who is ready to shape department strategy, culture, and quality at one of North Texas's premier pediatric centers.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base compensation plus a dedicated Medical Director leadership stipend</li> <li>Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with company contribution</li> <li>CME allowance included</li> <li>Leadership development programming and ongoing mentorship from Regional Medical Director</li> <li>Paid professional liability coverage (as part of group employment structure)</li> <li>PHM fellowship training welcomed but not required — pathway open to strong general pediatric hospitalists</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>254-bed tertiary care pediatric hospital — flagship children's facility of the Medical City network</li> <li>37-bed pediatric med-surg unit supported by a dedicated PICU and CVICU with a robust ECMO program</li> <li>Daily census of 20–30 patients shared by two physicians plus an APP during summer months; 30–50 patients covered by three physicians plus an APP during winter months</li> <li>Physician shift structure: 12-hour day shifts with unit coverage spanning 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. across the physician team</li> <li>Rotating paid home-based support night call providing backup to the APP team</li> <li>24/7 in-house subspecialty coverage in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, PICU, and CVICU</li> <li>Robust subspecialty collaboration on-site: pediatric surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, neurology, nephrology, pulmonology, ENT, cardiology, and infectious disease</li> <li>Full-service pediatric ED staffed by board-certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians</li> <li>Pediatric hematology-oncology program and a psychiatric hospital with dedicated pediatric services on campus</li> <li>Co-located with Medical City Dallas, which houses a Level IV NICU and adult hospital — the only DFW campus offering comprehensive care for all ages, including women's and infant services, under one roof</li> <li>Meditech EMR platform</li> <li>Medical Director responsibilities include: partnering with the Regional Medical Director on clinical quality and operations, physician onboarding and development, department strategy and culture, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with nursing, hospital leadership, and subspecialists</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Pediatrics required</li> <li>Completion of a Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship welcomed but not required</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience or clearly evidenced leadership potential</li> <li>Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical teaching</li> <li>Passion for pediatric hospital medicine and mentoring physicians in a high-acuity environment</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dallas is a modern metropolis of 1.3 million residents and one of the most dynamic cities in the country — home to 21 Fortune 500 companies, 300 major corporate headquarters, and more than 25 colleges and universities across the North Texas region. The city offers the nation's largest urban arts district, over 300 live music venues, more than 10 annual film festivals, a world-renowned symphony orchestra, and a science museum of national standing. Professional sports are a cornerstone of Dallas life, with the Mavericks, Stars, Cowboys, Rangers, FC Dallas, and Texas Motor Speedway all within reach. Families relocating to the area benefit from access to top-rated schools, a low cost of living relative to comparable metros, and a thriving, diverse community that consistently ranks among the most livable in the South.</p>