Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Dallas, TX
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric-Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Moonlighting Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Dallas, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/27/24

Envision Physician Services is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic group of providers at Medical City Dallas in the Pediatric Emergency Department.

Overview: As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, compassionate care to pediatric patients in our Emergency Department. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and support staff, you will assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of pediatric medical conditions and emergencies.

Position Profile:

  • Current licensure / Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (preferred) No New Grads at this time.
  • 19 Pediatric ED Beds + 2 Triage Spaces
  • 39,000 annual volume
  • 9-hour shifts
  • Meditech EMR
  • Pediatric sub-specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, GI, hematology/oncology, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT, surgery, urology, and plastic surgery
  • Join a team of experienced PEM trained physicians and acute care, pediatric dedicated, advanced practice providers who are providing 24/7 PED coverage

Medical City Children's Hospital, established in 1996, is a leading 254-bed pediatric healthcare facility in Dallas, Texas, renowned for its comprehensive, specialized care. With nearly 100 specialties, including dedicated CVICU and PICU units supported by a robust ECMO program, the hospital offers a full spectrum of pediatric services. It features a 37-bed pediatric med-surg unit, pediatric emergency department with resuscitation/trauma bays, and subspecialties in areas such as pediatric surgery, cardiology, neurology, and more. As the flagship children’s hospital of the Medical City network, it shares a campus with Medical City Dallas, which includes a Level IV NICU and adult hospital, making it the only hospital in North Texas to offer complete care for all ages, from neonates to adults, under one roof.

Dallas, a large and dynamic city in north Texas, has a diverse mix of art and culture, including the nation’s largest urban arts district, world-renowned museums, shopping, live music, orchestra and concert halls. It is a major business hub, home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, and its culinary scene is as diverse as its population, offering everything from classic Tex-Mex to gourmet fine dining. Professional sports are central to the city, hosting the 2023 World Series winning Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks and Wings professional basketball teams, and Dallas Stars hockey team. The area is also home to America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys, along with the Texas Motor Speedway, FC Dallas and other sport franchises. The suburbs around Dallas provide easy access, highly recognized public schools and robust attractions for children of all ages.