Pediatric Endocrinologist – Sunny South Texas

AOIA; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + incentives

Quality-based bonus

Generous PTO

CME allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Tail malpractice coverage

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist to join a growing subspecialty team serving South Texas. The role includes outpatient care and weekly travel to satellite clinics to improve access.

The position offers teaching opportunities, multidisciplinary collaboration with diabetes educators and dietitians, relocation and sign-on bonuses, and a strong commitment to outreach to underserved communities.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Eligible for or able to obtain unrestricted Texas medical license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of pediatric endocrine disorders.
• Provide outpatient care in Corpus Christi and travel weekly to satellite clinics.
• Participate in inpatient consults and collaborate with hospital teams.
• Develop long-term treatment plans, including insulin management and hormone therapies.
• Work with diabetes educators, dietitians, and support staff.
• Engage in patient and family education for chronic disease management.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology

Eligible for or able to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license

Job description

Pediatric Endocrinologist: Driscoll Health System - Rio Grande Valley

Driscoll Children's Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist to join a growing subspecialty team of 6 Pediatric Endocrinologists and 3 Advanced Practice Providers serving South Texas. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse pediatric population across a large geographic region, with a strong emphasis on access and outreach.

This position includes weekly travel to regional satellite clinics, allowing the physician to deliver specialized endocrine care to underserved communities while maintaining a primary practice base in South Texas.

Position Highlights

• Established pediatric health system with a strong referral base.

• Weekly outreach to satellite clinics across South Texas.

• Multidisciplinary collaboration with pediatric subspecialists and primary care providers.

• Opportunity to participate in program growth, quality initiatives, and community outreach.

• Teaching opportunities available, if desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of pediatric endocrine disorders, including diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), growth disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary conditions, and disorders of puberty.

• Provide outpatient care in Corpus Christi and travel weekly to satellite clinic locations to expand access to specialty services.

• Participate in inpatient consults and collaborate with hospital-based teams.

• Develop and manage long-term treatment plans, including insulin management and hormone therapies.

• Work closely with diabetes educators, dietitians, and other support staff.

• Engage in patient and family education to support chronic disease management.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology.

• Eligible for or able to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentives.

• Quality-based bonus opportunities.

• Generous PTO and CME allowance.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Malpractice coverage with tail.

• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus.

About the Driscoll Health System

The Driscoll Health System is a regional leader in pediatric care, anchored by two free-standing children's hospitals and a broad network of specialty clinics serving families across South Texas. Together, our hospitals provide more than 360 pediatric beds and offer over 30 medical and surgical specialties to children in Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Our service area covers more than 33,000 square miles, much of which is medically underserved, giving our teams the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children throughout the region.

Across the system, we care for high-acuity and high-complexity patients, including one of the nation's largest NICU populations. Our facilities feature modern critical care units, advanced surgical services, and expanding inpatient and outpatient programs. Recent investments include a multi-floor pavilion with dedicated CICU and PICU beds, a new day surgery unit, and upgrades that support continued growth in specialty care.

Since 1953, Driscoll's mission has been rooted in the vision and generosity of Clara Driscoll. Her enduring endowment continues to support our commitment to compassionate, high-quality pediatric care and fuels our ability to grow, innovate, and serve the children of South Texas.

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