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A job at Cook Children’s Hospital involves working in a pediatric healthcare environment dedicated to providing high-quality medical care for children. Positions range from clinical roles, such as nurses and physicians, to non-clinical roles, like administrative staff and support services. Employees at Cook Children’s Hospital contribute to a mission of improving children's health and well-being through compassionate care and innovative treatments.

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As a Cook at a children's hospital, your daily responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals according to strict dietary guidelines and patients' nutritional requirements. You will work closely with dietitians and other food service staff to ensure that meals are safe for children with allergies and medical conditions. Additionally, you will maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen, keep accurate records, and assist with menu planning and inventory management. Teamwork and flexibility are important, as patient needs and meal schedules can frequently change throughout the day.

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To thrive as a Cook at a children's hospital, you need expertise in food preparation, nutrition, and food safety, typically supported by a high school diploma or culinary certification and experience in healthcare or institutional kitchens. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, dietary management software, and HACCP protocols is often required. Soft skills such as attention to detail, teamwork, and a caring approach to service set candidates apart. These skills are essential to ensure the delivery of safe, nutritious meals that meet the specific dietary needs of pediatric patients in a hospital setting.

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Pediatric Gastroenterologist Opportunity - Lubbock, Texas

Pediatric Gastroenterologist Opportunity - Lubbock, Texas

Cook Children's

Lubbock, TX • On-site

$343K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago


Cook Children's Health Care System rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 880 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Location:

Lubbock Regional Specialty Clinic

Department:

Lubbock Gastroenterology

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

Cook Children's Physician Network has a great opportunity for a board certified/board eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join a thriving practice in Lubbock, Texas.

Lubbock, also known as "Hub City," is the educational, economic, and healthcare hub of West Texas. With a population of over a quarter million and growing, Lubbock offers big city conveniences without the traffic. The low cost of living (15% below the US average) and exceptional lifestyle provides for the perfect work-life balance. The Covenant Health System serves a regional population of 1.2 million people in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico providing the latest in technology and treatment options. Situated between Palo Duro Canyon and Caprock Canyon, Lubbock offers easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and camping. Texas Tech University and a student population of over 36,000 provide excellent educational and research opportunities, while ensuring continued economical and cultural development of the region.

Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required. American Heart Association BLS and PALS. Unrestricted Texas Medical license (must obtain prior to start date). Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for pediatrics. Board certified/Board Eligible in their specialty area.

Cook Children's offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage, health and dental insurance, and an excellent retirement program. With over 1000 pediatric primary care, pediatric subspecialty physicians, and advanced practice providers in its network, CCPN is one of America's strongest pediatric group practices. Physicians receive a full range of practice support including delegated credentialing and integrated managed care contracting.

Covenant Children'sis part ofCovenant Health, and its parentProvidence-St Joseph Health, which has a history of over 100 years of service to the West Texas/Panhandle Plains and eastern New Mexico region. Covenant Children's is a 275 bed facility and is the only licensed freestanding children's hospital in the area. CCH operates a level IV NICU and is verified as the only level II Pediatric Trauma Center in the region. CCH is also a regional provider of high risk maternal care. CCH has over 175 physicians on medical staff, representing nearly all major pediatric subspecialties (neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, gastroenterology, ENT and ENT trauma, Endocrine, Infectious Diseases, Hem-Onc, Pulmonology, Adolescent Medicine, among others).

CCH plays an active role in the West Texas/Panhandle Plains region's provision of pediatric care via partnerships with regional facilities, primarily in the Midland and Odessa area via providing pediatric hospitalist services for two hospitals. CCH has also begun to partner with Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Amarillo. Historically, CCH has a close relationship with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, with CCH acting as the primary teaching site for pediatric education for the Health Sciences Center. Each year CCH trains approximately 24 pediatric residents, with many provider's also serving as faculty of TTUHSC, engaging in academic teaching, and/or research.

Cook Children's offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage, health and dental insurance, and an excellent retirement program. With over 1000 pediatric primary care, pediatric subspecialty physicians, and advanced practice providers in its network, CCPN is one of America's strongest pediatric group practices. Physicians receive a full range of practice support including delegated credentialing and integrated managed care contracting.

About Us:

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.


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Cook Children's Health Care System, based in Fort Worth, Texas, operates in the healthcare industry with a primary focus on pediatric health services. Established in 1918, the system has been committed to improving the health of children through the prevention and treatment of childhood diseases. This integrated pediatric healthcare system includes a medical center, physician network, home health company, research institute, and a health plan. At the core of its operations is the mission to 'Improve the Health of Every Child' in its community, reflecting its commitment to providing quality care, research, education, and prevention and wellness services.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Worth, TX, US

Year founded

1918

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