OUTSTANDING PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Cook Children's Health Care System · Fort Worth, TX Full Time
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OUTSTANDING PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY On behalf of the Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) located in Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas , CareerPhysician, the national leader in academic child health executive search and leadership development, is pleased to inform you of the inception of a national search for a transformational leader to serve as the inaugural Chief of Pediatric Dermatology for one of the country’s premier child health systems. With unmatched resources for innovation and programmatic development, we believe this role to be an outstanding legacy leadership opportunity. The CCHCS is a not-for-profit, nationally recognized pediatric health care system comprised of two Medical Centers, Physician Network, Home Health company, Pediatric Surgery Centers, Urgent Care Centers, Child Study Center, Health Plan and Health Foundation. The Magnet® designated Cook Children’s Medical Center in Ft. Worth is a freestanding 462-bed quaternary care children’s hospital that is consistently ranked by US News and World Report . The integrated system has more than 60 primary and specialty care offices throughout North and West Texas, serving a 23-county referral network. The Cook Children's Physician Network is the largest pediatric multi-specialty physician group in its service area with over 1,000 employed subspecialty and primary care physicians as well as mid-level providers. Opportunity Highlights: Join an established Pediatric Dermatology program with aspirations for regional growth and development. Practice enhanced by Advanced Practice Providers performing assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. Opportunity to create an economic model for Pediatric Dermatology that marries comprehensive quality care for all children with the fiscal opportunities of traditional Pediatric Dermatology community practice. The CCHCS recently ranked 1 on the Forbes' list of "America's Best Large Employers" in the “Health Care and Social Services” industry category. Future programmatic recruitment process support through an established fellow’s retention program offering monthly stipends to qualified fellows. Candidates must be BE/BC by the American Board of Dermatology with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Dermatology highly desired and eligible to secure an unrestricted Texas Medical License. Opportunities are available, but not required, to teach medical students and pediatric residents as well as pursue clinical research with support including campus IRB, grant writing, research nurses, and a dedicated PhD statistician. Highly competitive compensation and benefits package, no state income tax, and a strong economy in one of the fastest growing areas of the United States. For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please contact Jennifer Weimer at jennifer@careerphysician.com . All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Cook Children’s Health Care System is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law .

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr
DFW Median $26,894/yr
Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr
vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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