Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

Cook Children's Health Care System

2 days ago

Fort Worth, TexasFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Cook Children's Health Care System as a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician – No Call, Sign-On Stipend in United States.

Key Responsibilities

develop subspecialty clinical interests related to (neuro)developmental behavioral pediatrics, particularly.

provide a monthly stipend of $2,500 from the time a contract is signed through the start of practice with Co.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.

) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.

American Heart Association BLS.

Unrestricted Texas Medical license (must obtain prior to start date).

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $1.

Malpractice insurance covered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Cook Children's Health Care System in United States.

Key Skills

Developmental-behavioral pediatricsClinical researchInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient careNeurodevelopmental disordersPediatric neurologyApplied behavioral analysisMedical oversightTeachingNeonatal follow upEpilepsy managementMovement disordersStroke careNeurogenetic disordersPediatric medicine

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician position at Cook Children's Health Care System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Cook Children's Health Care System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Developmental-behavioral pediatrics, Clinical research, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient care, Neurodevelopmental disorders, Pediatric neurology, Applied behavioral analysis, Medical oversight. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide specialized developmental-behavioral pediatric care within the Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to manage complex neurodevelopmental conditions and support clinical research initiatives.

Benefits package: Malpractice coverage, Health and dental insurance, Excellent retirement program, Fellow's retention stipend ($2,500/month). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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