Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician - Perm - Austin, TX

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare organization in Austin, TX is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician for a full-time, onsite role. This opportunity involves providing emergency care in a state-of-the-art pediatric trauma center, emphasizing both clinical excellence and academic participation in a robust healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• One year work experience as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician.
• Open to J-1 Visa Candidates.
• Active Texas state license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency care in a state-of-the-art pediatric facility.
• Lead clinical teams in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
• Participate in academic activities affiliated with UT Austin.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

Graduate from an accredited MD or DO program

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Description

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:

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.