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Program Director – Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Program
Ascension Dell Children's Medical Center
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Posted: 06-Apr-26
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full Time
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: 1249706
Dell Children’s Medical Group & The Blood and Cancer Center of Central Texas is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Program Director to lead and expand our Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Program, a NASCC site. This is a unique opportunity to advance clinical excellence, implement innovative care models, and strengthen community engagement for pediatric patients with SCD across Central Texas.
Our program currently cares for ~250 patients, supported by a dedicated team that includes advanced practice providers, a program coordinator, social work, and psychology. We emphasize multidisciplinary care and collaborate closely on joint initiatives in pain management, pulmonary hypertension, moyamoya/vasculopathy, and quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary SCD program
Oversee care delivery, quality improvement, and patient outcomes
Foster partnerships with academic, community, and advocacy stakeholders
Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based protocols to drive program growth
As the clinical partner site for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, you will also play an active role in the education and training of future physicians. Board-eligible/board-certified pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship graduates or experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.
Our team includes 13 experienced Pediatric Hematology-Oncology physicians who diagnose, manage, and treat all forms of childhood cancers, blood disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes, and patients in our recently launched Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) program.
This position is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and/or Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P) designation.
Benefits Include:
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Generous CME allowance and paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Choice of three health plans
Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employer-matching 403(b) retirement plan
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
MD or DO degree required
Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Licensed physician (MD/DO) credentialed by the Texas Medical Board (required prior to start date)
About Dell Children'sEvery day, Dell Children’s doctors deliver medical breakthroughs while providing advanced pediatric heart, brain and spine care. As Austin’s only nationally ranked pediatric hospitals in Central Texas, Dell Children’s Medical Center and Dell Children’s Medical Center North offer the most comprehensive care and widest range of pediatric specialists—all from local doctors who truly know your family. Moms and dads count on us for the most comprehensive fetal care and the highest level of neonatal care for their new babies. Our pediatric cancer program uses clinical trials to find better outcomes for your child. When you choose Dell Children's, you'll find compassionate care teams who listen and a family-centered approach to care.Family-centered care has four key principles:1. Respect and dignity: We respect each family’s values and cultural preferences. We listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices.2. Participation: Patients and families are empowered and encouraged to participate in care and decision-making at the level they choose.3. Information sharing: We will share information clearly, completely and consistently. We ensure privacy and... confidentiality.4. Collaboration: Patients, families and healthcare providers will work as a team to make changes and improvements that make sense for patients and families.