Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician

Looking to advanced your career in leadership in a city you'll love? TeamHealth is hiring a pediatric emergency medicine assistant facility medical director at St. David's Children's Hospital in Austin, Texas. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role while living in one of the most sought-after cities in the country. Austin offers the best of both worlds: live music, lakes, festivals, outdoor adventure, and no state income tax.

The Role: Lead With Impact

• Partner with an experienced and highly respected facility medical director in a collaborative, well-supported leadership structure
• Assistant director position in a 10-bed, pediatric-only emergency department
• Low 50s daily census with a balanced and manageable patient load
• 24 hours of physician coverage daily (two, 12-hour shifts)
• 12 hours of APC coverage daily
• Supported by a dedicated pediatric OR, an 8-bed medical/surgical unit, and a 6-bed PICU
• 24/7 pediatric hospitalist and intensivist coverage
• Located 15 minutes north of downtown in The Domain- a vibrant, upscale neighborhood full of shops, dining, and green space

Compensation and Perks

• Competitive clinical pay (flat hourly rate + year-end incentive)
• Monthly director stipend + night shift differentials
• Lucrative sign-on bonus
• W2 status with a full benefits package
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• No state income tax (more in your pocket!)

Support, Growth and Balance

• Full-time defined as 120 hours/m built-in work-life balance
• Leadership and career growth within TeamHealth's national network
• More than 300,000 CME hours via the TeamHealth Institute
• Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral programs
• Practice with confidence as part of our Patient Safety Organization

This is more than a leadership title - it's a chance to help shape PEM care in a growing community, while enjoying a lifestyle that's hard to beat. Step into leadership. Stay for the lifestyle. Apply today.

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Position Highlights:

• 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