Driscoll Children’s Hospital - Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Job Overview:
Driscoll Health System is actively seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join its expanding team at Driscoll Children's Hospital, a renowned pediatric tertiary care center in South Texas. Driscoll Children's Hospital is a 243-bed facility that provides a wide range of specialized care for children across South Texas. The hospital serves a large area, covering 33 counties and 33,000 square miles, with a patient population that presents complex and high-acuity medical conditions. Driscoll Children's Hospital is home to one of the largest NICU populations in the country, supported by a state-of-the-art unit with 60 beds.

The hospital has recently expanded with a five-floor pavilion, which includes 35 CICU beds (Cardiac Intensive Care Unit), 22 PICU beds (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), 60 NICU beds (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), and a new Day Surgery Unit. The hospital offers a variety of surgical and medical specialties, including General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Neonatal Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Neurosurgery, ENT Surgery, Dental Surgery, and Urology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide anesthetic care for pediatric patients across various surgical procedures
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate (MD/DO) will have:

• Successfully completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency in Anesthesiology
• Successfully completed an accredited fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Compensation and Benefits:
Successful applicants will enjoy:

• A highly competitive compensation package with the potential to earn additional income with call pay, extra shifts, quality bonus, and overtime.
• Earning potential of 700,000 +, this includes extra call, overtime, etc.
• Generous Bonus to include Sign-on and relocation of 100,000
• Medical and Dental insurance is provided at 100% of the premium paid for physician and family
• Disability and life insurance provided
• Excellent retirement plans
• Generous time off up to 10 weeks this includes CME, paid holidays, PTO, and compensatory time.
• Post call days off
• Paid Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage provided
• Potential for a Fellowship stipend
• MD-only practice, conducive environment for new graduates
• Zero in-house call required

• Teaching opportunities available – we are affiliated with Texas A&M University for our pediatric residency program. We also host students from multiple medical schools who rotate through our program, including AA rotations.

About Driscoll Children's Hospital - Corpus Christi

Driscoll Children's Hospital is a 191-bed pediatric tertiary care center offering more than 30 medical and surgical specialties across South Texas, including Corpus Christi, the El Paso, Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Our service area spans over 33,000 square miles and includes a rural, underserved population. We are home to one of the largest NICU populations in the country, with a state-of-the-art unit that hosts 60 beds.

The hospital's newest addition is a five-floor pavilion, which includes, but is not limited to, 35 dedicated CICU beds, 22 dedicated PICU beds, and a new day surgery unit.

Founded in 1953 through the vision and generosity of Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children's Hospital was the first free-standing children's hospital in South Texas. Clara Driscoll's estate continues to fund the hospital to this day.

About Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is an excellent place to work, live, play, and invest. With nine unique beaches to explore, the city offers plenty of opportunities for adventure, whether it’s windsurfing, parasailing, or kayaking out on the water. Corpus Christi is also home to iconic attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington, making it a great spot for both locals and visitors. The city’s mild climate ensures that outdoor activities, such as golf, cycling, and tennis, can be enjoyed year-round.

Living in Corpus Christi offers the added benefit of being able to live just minutes from work, with minimal traffic, which makes achieving a good work-life balance easy. The city is served by multiple highly rated public-school systems, along with private options available for families. The cost of living in Corpus Christi is low, and perhaps most appealing of all, there is no state income tax, making it a financially attractive place to call home.

Apply Today!

Direct Line: [Register to View]

Email: [Register to View]