Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Location: Austin, TX (J-1 Eligible)
Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite
Salary: $188/hr
Position Overview:
Recruiting Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians to join a nationally recognized, environmentally advanced pediatric healthcare campus in Austin, TX.
This opportunity offers a dynamic clinical and academic environment within a robust and expanding emergency medicine program.
As the region’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center across a 46-county area, this facility provides comprehensive, high-acuity care in a state-of-the-art setting and features strong academic affiliations, growth opportunities, and a dedicated pediatric EM fellowship.
Responsibilities
Pediatric ED Volume: 59,000 annual visits
Pediatric ED Beds: 45
Admission Rate: 16%
Trauma Designation: Only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in the region
Shift Structure:
PEM Physicians: 8- and 9-hour shifts (56–81 hours of daily coverage)
Pediatricians/APPs: 8- and 12-hour shifts (20–28 hours of daily coverage)
EMR: Cerner with CPOE and PowerNote documentation
Academic Affiliation: Faculty appointment available through The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Staff:
27 full-time PEM attendings
12–13 pediatric EM fellows
Oversight of residents from pediatric, EM, family medicine, and transitional programs
Additional Highlights:
Faculty supported in academic pursuits including QI, advocacy, education, and research
RN team trained in PALS, ACLS, TNCC, Pediatric SANE, and more
Advanced simulation center
Expansion-ready facility with dedicated congenital heart, NICU, and fetal care services
Level III trauma services available at additional satellite campus
Qualifications
Board Certified/Board Eligible in: Emergency Medicine
Open to Residents and Fellows
Open to J-1 Visa Candidates
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Active unencumbered physician Texas state license
Graduate from a fully accredited MD or DO program
One year of work experience as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
One year of EMR experience
APPs: BC PA or PNP-Acute Care/FNP with 2+ years of pediatric ED, critical care, or urgent care experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
Requirements:
Benefits
$188/hr
Sign-On Bonus : $60,000
CME/BEA: $4,000 tax-free annually
Licensing Costs Covered (State & DEA)
Employment Models: W-2 and 1099 available
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
100% Paid Parental Leave
Paid Military Leave
Short- and Long-Term Disability (own occupation)
Student Loan Refinancing (as low as 2.99%)
Intangibles & Professional Development:
National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB)
24/7/365 live physician support
Professional development programs including:
Scholars (Leadership Training)
Efficiency Academy
Engagement & Experience Academy
Internal STAT traveling physician program
Annual Clinical Assembly