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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Job in Austin, Texas

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assistant Director in Austin, TX

Company:TeamHealth

Professions/Specialties:Pediatric Emergency Medicine,Medical Director

Location:Austin, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physician to help lead our team as assistant facility medical director at St. David's Children's Hospital in Austin, Texas. This Level 4 Trauma Center has 10 ED beds and an annual volume of approximately 29k. This is a separate emergency department, medical-surgical inpatient unit and pediatric intensive care unit for children ages 17 and under. We are staffed with PEM certified physicians, pediatric hospitalists, advanced practice clinicians, intensivists and other specialists specifically trained to care for children. Excellent specialty back up is available, including pediatric surgery, neurology, urology, ENT and gastroenterology to name a few. We also have pediatric radiologists with capability for a multitude of interventional services.

This position offers: W-2 employee status, full comprehensive benefits, monthly director stipend, sign on bonus and competitive compensation with night differential and bonus incentives. Clinicians work 8- and 12-hour shifts, we offer professional liability insurance and tail coverage, candidate referral incentives, and 401K. The qualified candidate will not only be ABEM/ABOEM/ABP certified as well as pediatric emergency fellowship certified or eligible, but also comes with leadership experience. 

Austin is so much more than the "Live Music Capital of the World"! The city offers ballet, world-class museums, shopping and a year round outdoor experience like no other. With over 300 days of sunshine, you can go paddle boarding or boating on the beautiful lakes, or take advantage of the many biking and hiking trails.

TeamHealth is a physician lead and patient-focused practice. As a physician, you will receive support services, networks of communication, educational resources, and access to join a community of thousands of professionals to share and shape best practices. We harness a nationwide collection of tools, clinical resources, and collective knowledge for our clinicians who provide the best for their patients.

Apply today to learn more!

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- Live and work in Austin
- Monthly director stipend
- Sign-on bonus
- No state income tax
- W2 employee model with excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k, and supplemental retirement plan
- Flexible scheduling
- Excellent compensation
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- More than 300,000 CME hours available through the TeamHealth Institute
- Extraordinary network of clinicians and potential career growth opportunities

Community Information - Austin, TX

Austin in Brief
Austin is made up of a diverse blend of cultures and lifestyles; it has a reputation for being an open, accepting city. As the capital of Texas and home to the University of Texas, government and education often take center stage. Austin boasts a high quality of life, and is often referred to as Silicon Hills, due to its many high-tech companies.

The Austin File

  1. Education. The Austin School District is committed to preparing students for future challenges; A Universe of Opportunity for Every Child is its slogan.
  2. Real Estate. Austin housing options range from the affordable to the extravagant; the median price of Austin real estate in just under $200,000.
  3. Family. A plethora of family-focused events and programs make Austin a fabulous area for parents and children.
  4. Culture. Austin is a mecca for those who love culture, given its rich music scene, numerous museums and vast performing arts offerings.
  5. Recreation. Austin residents enjoy outdoor activities at 206 parks, 12 preserves and 26 greenbelts as well as on and around the seven Highland Lakes.
  6. Weather. Austin features a subtropical climate, with warm summers and relatively mild winters.

Austin Fun Fact
In 1937, the country’s first public housing project was built in Austin, spearheaded by new Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson.

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The Pennybacker Bridge is the signature element of Loop 360

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About TeamHealth St. David's Children's Hospital

The children's hospital is part of St. David's HealthCare, one of the largest health systems in Texas, which includes seven of the area's leading hospitals. The organization has received the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality award and is the third-largest private employer in the Austin area.

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