Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician

Optigy Group; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pediatric healthcare campus in Austin as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician. This permanent full-time role offers a dynamic clinical environment at the region's only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $60,000

CME/BEA: $4,000 tax-free annually

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, Rx coverage

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

100% Paid Parental Leave

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Student Loan Refinance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pediatric ED, critical care, or urgent care experience for APPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, high-acuity care in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Support academic pursuits including QI, advocacy, education, and research.

Skills

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Critical Care

Urgent Care

Education

BC/BE in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

BC PA or PNP-Acute Care/FNP

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Position Overview

Optigy is 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.

Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Location: Austin, TX (J-1 Eligible)
• Company: Optigy
• Type: Permanent Full-Time Onsite
• Salary: $188/hr
• 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)

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

• Physicians: BC/BE in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• APPs: BC PA or PNP-Acute Care/FNP with 2+ years of pediatric ED, critical care, or urgent care experience

Compensation & Benefits

• $188/hr with Sign-On Bonus: $60,000
• CME/BEA: $4,000 tax-free annually
• Licensing costs covered (State & DEA)
• Employment models: W-2 and 1099 available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, Rx coverage
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 100% Paid Parental Leave, Paid Military Leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (own occupation)
• Student Loan Refinance (as low as 2.99%)

Professional Development & Community

• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB)
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• Leadership training, Efficiency Academy, Engagement & Experience programs
• Internal STAT traveling physician program
• Annual Clinical Assembly

About Austin, TX

Known for its live music, cultural diversity, tech scene, outdoor lifestyle, and top-tier events like SXSW and F1, Austin offers a vibrant community with excellent schools, a creative economy, and a welcoming atmosphere for professionals and families alike.