Looking to advanced your career in leadership in a city you'll love? TeamHealth is hiring a pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) 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 & 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 pediatric emergency 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
Live Music Capital of the World
Austin, Texas, is a superb place with everything you need to live in paradise! The state capital of Texas is respectfully named after Stephen F. Austin, the founder of Texas. The Texas State Capital offers everyone daily free tours for an unique experience on Texas history. This city is famously known for its eccentric art and music scene which is represented all over the city like Baylor Street and at the many museums. One top Downtown Austin hot spot is the 6th Street district where you can savor some of the nation's best microbreweries and restaurants. Go for a hike in the gateway to the hill country along scenic streams, waterfalls, and the popular swimming hole at Barton Springs Pool. In addition, Lake Travis is one popular lively attraction that offers boating, swimming, kayaking, and even its very own zip-line adventure park!