Parkland’s Vickery Health Center provides healthcare to children, adults, and seniors. These services include physicals, preventive maintenance check-ups, chronic disease management, and sick visits.
As one of the largest public hospital systems in the country, Parkland Health & Hospital System is dedicated to providing valuable health and well-being services to those entrusted to our care. When you embark on a career at Parkland, you join a team of engaged employees driving great service and excellence in patient care. You have the opportunity to apply your skills and advance your career goals. We blend cultures, talents, and experiences into an exemplary health and hospital system. Your meaningful career starts at Parkland. What’s special about Parkland goes far beyond the impressive numbers—or even the state-of-the-art facilities. As the community hospital for Dallas, Parkland’s tradition of providing exceptional care stretches back for over a century.
Today, many of Parkland's specialty areas have garnered national praise for excellence in care, research, and technological innovation. Every step of the way, our talented professionals have maintained the highest standards of service and performance, recognizing the intrinsic worth of each patient and the importance of every interaction.
We understand that the people of Parkland are the key to our success, and we support our employees with the tools and resources they need to excel. We’ve created a collaborative work environment where respect, authenticity, and transparency are valued.
As the ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation, Dallas covers approximately 343 square miles and has a population of 1,241,162. The ultra-modern and sophisticated city attracts many new residents every year.
Dallas is centrally located and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations. DFW International Airport is the world's fourth busiest airport, offering nearly 1,750 flights per day and providing non-stop service to 145 domestic and 47 international destinations worldwide annually. In addition, Dallas Love Field Airport is conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown. Once here, you can ride DART, one of the fastest-growing light rail systems in the nation or the historic, free McKinney Avenue Trolley from the Dallas Arts District throughout the Uptown area with its restaurants, pubs, and shops.
Dallas is also a leading business city. In 2012, 18 area businesses were named Fortune 500 companies, including Exxon Mobil, Southwest Airlines, and Texas Instruments.