Medical City Dallas — a 876-bed tertiary referral center and the only hospital in North Texas offering comprehensive care for all ages — is recruiting a full-time Medicine-Pediatrics physician for a true 50/50 inpatient split between its award-winning 254-bed children's hospital and its adult hospitalist service. This is a rare Med-Peds role with genuine dual-department exposure, robust 24/7 in-house subspecialty support, and a clear pathway into department leadership and national-level training programs, all in one of the most professionally and culturally dynamic cities in the country.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with department leadership stipends available for qualified candidates
- Full benefits package included with employment
- National-level leadership training and career growth opportunities
- Paid professional liability insurance (details consistent with group employment model)
- CME and continuing education support through organizational infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- Full-time position structured at 120 hours per month, split evenly at 60 hours across the pediatric and adult inpatient departments
- Flexible scheduling with 10–12-hour shifts in the Pediatric Hospital Medicine service
- True 50/50 Med-Peds inpatient role — one of the few in the region that maintains meaningful dual-specialty clinical volume
- 24/7 in-house subspecialty coverage including Pediatrics, PICU, CVICU, NICU, and closed adult ICUs — direct bedside backup always available
- 876-bed facility with a dedicated 254-bed children's hospital featuring a Pediatric Emergency Department, PICU, CVICU, and specialized pediatric surgical services
- North Texas's only Level IV NICU, co-located adjacent to women's and pediatric services for seamless maternal-neonatal continuity
- Adult service lines include cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, transplant, neonatology, and advanced critical care units
- Pioneering ECMO program, robotic surgery capabilities, and minimally invasive treatment options on campus
- Comprehensive Meditech EMR system used across both departments
- Active teaching environment: bedside education and mentorship of residents, with opportunities to develop new training programs, lectureships, and leadership roles
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives and hospital-wide collaborative programs
- Multidisciplinary team model with dedicated nursing staff and support personnel in both pediatric and adult settings
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Medicine-Pediatrics (ABIM/ABP dual-board pathway)
- Completion of an accredited Medicine-Pediatrics residency or equivalent combined training program required
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum across both adult and pediatric inpatient settings
- Interest in teaching, mentorship, and/or leadership development is strongly valued
About the Community
Dallas is a major metropolitan hub in north Texas offering an exceptional quality of life across professional, cultural, and recreational dimensions. The city is home to the nation's largest urban arts district, world-renowned museums, a diverse culinary scene ranging from classic Tex-Mex to fine dining, and professional sports franchises including the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Dallas Cowboys, FC Dallas, and Texas Motor Speedway events. Dallas is served by two major airports and two hub airlines, making travel straightforward for physicians with family elsewhere. The surrounding suburbs offer highly rated public school systems, family-friendly attractions, and accessible commutes — a strong draw for physicians relocating with families.