Cook Children's Health Care System·Fort Worth, Texas
Provide specialized hand surgery care for children and adolescents within a busy orthopedic practice. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including hand therapy, prosthetics, and PM&R to coordinate patient care.
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours: 40
Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Hand Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas.
This is a great opportunity for a physician with training and demonstrable proficiency in hand surgery to join a busy orthopedic practice caring for children and adolescents.
A special interest in brachial plexus or microsurgery is of interest, however, applicants with interest in upper extremity orthopedic interest are also encouraged to apply.
We have a busy team of both orthopedic and plastic surgeons with emphasis on coordinated clinics and care team with hand therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, as well as PM&R.
Cook Children’s is committed to securing a specialist whose professional, social, and economic interests would lend themselves to a long-term, cultural fit within the institution, the medical staff, and the community.
The successful candidate will have completed accredited Orthopedic or plastic surgery training and be ABOS board certified/board eligible in Orthopedic surgery or Plastic Surgery.
Applicant must obtain an unrestricted Texas Medical license before commencement of employment.
Cook Children's Physician Network is the employed physician component of Cook Children's Health Care System, a pediatric system of care where physician leadership is fostered and physicians actively participate in the strategic goals and mission of the organization.
#LI-RV1
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.
Must be an MD or DO with accredited Orthopedic or Plastic Surgery residency and a fellowship in hand surgery. Requires ABOS board certification/eligibility and an unrestricted Texas Medical license.
Market context
Texas physician openings often reflect steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where patient volumes are high and access to care is uneven. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for strong clinical judgment, current licensure, and experience in fast-paced settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and confirm your licensure and one year of healthcare experience before applying.
LVN, Foster Care Clinic
Medical Assistant - Plano Primary Care
LVN – Pediatric Primary Care (Full-Time) | M-F, No Nights/Weekends/Holidays