Chief Medical Officer
Ascension
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Austin, TX · Posted October 5, 2026
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About the job
Dell Children’s is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and strategic medical leader to serve as the Chief Physician Executive (CPE). Reporting directly to the President of Dell Children's, the CPE will serve as the premier physician executive for the pediatric health system that is part of Ascension Texas. This leader must lead physician engagement and governance, champion the continued development of key clinical service lines, and drive the strategic vision to make Dell Children’s the most accessible health system for children and families in Central Texas.