Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assistant Director in Austin, TX

Job Summary

TeamHealth is hiring a pediatric emergency medicine assistant facility medical director at St. David's Children's Hospital in Austin, Texas. The role involves collaborating with the facility medical director in a well-supported leadership structure and supervising operations in a 10‑bed pediatric emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Partner with an experienced and highly respected facility medical director to provide collaborative leadership.
• Assist in managing a 10‑bed, pediatric‑only emergency department.
• Oversee the department’s daily census of low 50s patients and maintain a balanced, manageable workload.
• Coordinate 24‑hour physician coverage with two 12‑hour shifts and provide daily APC coverage.
• Ensure integrated support from a dedicated pediatric OR, an 8‑bed medical/surgical unit, and a 6‑bed PICU.
• Maintain 24/7 pediatric hospitalist and intensivist coverage.
• Oversee the department’s location 15 minutes north of downtown in The Domain, a vibrant neighborhood with shops, dining, and green space.

Compensation and Perks

• Competitive clinical pay (flat hourly rate plus year‑end incentive).
• Monthly director stipend and night shift differentials.
• Lucrative sign‑on bonus.
• W2 status with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage.
• No state income tax in Texas.

Support, Growth & Balance

• Full‑time position defined as 120 hours per built‑in work‑life balance.
• Leadership and career growth within TeamHealth’s national network.
• Access to over 300,000 CME hours via the TeamHealth Institute.
• Participation in TeamHealth’s clinician wellness and referral programs.
• Practice within a Patient Safety Organization.

About the Hospital

St. David's Children’s Hospital is a dedicated pediatric care facility with a 10‑bed emergency department, an 8‑bed medical/surgical inpatient unit, and a 6‑bed pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The hospital offers diverse pediatric services including surgery, radiology, anesthesia, and consultations for cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and urology.

Location

Austin, Texas, is a vibrant city that offers live music, lakes, festivals, outdoor adventure, and no state income tax, making it an appealing place to work and live.