Pediatric Hepatology
Opportunity Criteria
Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Shape the future of pediatric heart-liver care where top-tier academic medicine meets compassionate, cutting-edge clinical practice. Dell Childrenâ??s Medical Center, in collaboration with Dell Medical School is seeking an expert in Pediatric Hepatology to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology. Bring your expertise in Pediatric Hepatology to a team dedicated to giving young heart patients their best, healthiest tomorrows.
Responsibilities
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Provide specialized hepatology care tailored for complex cardiac patients, directly improving clinical outcomes and quality of life within the expanding congenital heart program.
- Deliver comprehensive general pediatric gastroenterology care to meet growing community needs and elevate overall patient care journeys.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams across Dell Children’s and Dell Medical School to design seamless care pathways and advance academic and clinical excellence.
- Drive the strategic growth and development of the pediatric liver and GI programs to expand regional access to world-class pediatric specialty care.
About Dell Children’s Medical Center
- Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin is nationally ranked in 7 pediatric subspecialties by U.S. News & World Report, also placing #3 in the Southwest Region
- Nationally ranked at #10 in the country for Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report
- The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease is led by world-renowned surgeon Dr. Charles Fraser. The team has achieved historic milestones, including their 50th pediatric heart transplant in early 2026.
- Recognized for outstanding survival rates and complication prevention for complex pediatric heart procedures. The partnership with Dell Medical School at UT Austin allows for recruitment of leading specialists and access to advanced treatments like Berlin Heart support.
- Features an accredited Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program for patients transitioning from pediatric care.
- Only comprehensive children’s heart center in Central Texas
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
- Board Certification: Required Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with specialized fellowship training or proven expertise in Pediatric Hepatology.
#HEC
Benefits that help you thrive
Benefits that help you thrive
-
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
-
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
-
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
-
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
-
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
-
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
-
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
*Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
In Texas, Ascension operates Ascension Providence based in Waco and Ascension Seton, which includes Dell Childrenâ??s Medical Center, the regionâ??s only comprehensive childrenâ??s hospital and pediatric Level I trauma center, and Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, the regionâ??s only Level I trauma center for adults. Ascension Texas has provided thousands of associates with a rewarding career in healthcare across a robust network of hospitals, clinics and other sites of care. Across the state, caregivers with Ascension Providence and Ascension Seton have served our communities for over 120 years.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. At Ascension, you are part of a bigger story of care.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Facility & Address
Dell Children's Medical Ctr
- Austin, TX
Links
Contact Information
Lydia Terry Physician Recruiter
- Email:Click to email
AHEAHUUS1313287EXTERNALENUS
When making contact with the person who posted this opportunity, please tell them you saw their posting on PracticeMatch.
This site is only intended for job seekers to contact the organizations posting jobs. Use of this site for solicitation and other unintended purposes is prohibited. Job ads are supplied by the employer. PracticeMatch does not verify postings and is not responsible for legal compliance. Employers are solely responsible for complying with all applicable job-posting and pay-transparency requirements.