Pediatric Hospice Palliative Physician
About the role
As a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician, you will join a deeply committed, well-established interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, holistic care for children and families navigating serious illnesses. Dell Children's is the only pediatric hospice program centered within a children's hospital in Texas.
Deliver comprehensive palliative and hospice care across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings to ensure continuous comfort and the highest quality of life for patients and families.
Collaborate with a diverse interdisciplinary team—including nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, and child life specialists—to wrap comprehensive clinical and emotional support around families in Central Texas.
Shape the future of the field by teaching and mentoring medical students, pediatric residents, and adult palliative care fellows through our academic partnership with Dell Medical School.
Champion innovative programs like our perinatal palliative care and pediatric hospice initiatives to meet the unique, sensitive needs of families from the very beginning of their journey.
Provide leadership and vision for Dell Children's at Home perinatal pediatric hospice and palliative care program. Call coverage is 1 in 3 at home call
About The Hospital
Dell Children's Medical Center has been recognized for its exceptional pediatric care, earning seven national specialty rankings in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospitals list.
As the clinical partner site for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, we play an active role in the education and training of future physicians.
Dell Children's, the only Pediatric Level I Trauma Center in the region, serves 46 Counties Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Requirements
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.
BE/BC Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine required
Benefits
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
Sign-on bonuses, Malpractice coverage with tail, $7000 CME allowance and dedicated CME days, Guaranteed salary