Physician Pediatric-Emergency Medicine - Competitive ...

Job DescriptionLooking 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.Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.The Role: Lead With ImpactPartner with an experienced and highly respected facility medical director in a collaborative, well-supported leadership structureAssistant director position in a 10-bed, pediatric-only emergency departmentLow 50s daily census with a balanced and manageable patient load24 hours of physician coverage daily (two, 12-hour shifts)12 hours of APC coverage dailySupported by a dedicated pediatric OR, an 8-bed medical/surgical unit, and a 6-bed PICU24/7 pediatric hospitalist and intensivist coverageLocated 15 minutes north of downtown in The Domain- a vibrant, upscale neighborhood full of shops, dining, and green spaceCompensation and PerksCompetitive clinical pay (flat hourly rate + year-end incentive)Monthly director stipend + night shift differentialsLucrative sign-on bonusW2 status with a full benefits packagePaid professional liability insurance with tail coverageNo state income tax (more in your pocket!)Support, Growth & BalanceFull-time defined as 120 hours/m built-in work-life balanceLeadership and career growth within TeamHealth?s national networkMore than 300,000 CME hours via the TeamHealth InstituteAccess to TeamHealth?s clinician wellness and referral programsPractice with confidence as part of our Patient Safety OrganizationThis 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. xijylhu Apply today.California Applicant Privacy Act:  Highlights:Live and work in AustinMonthly director stipendSign-on bonusNo state income taxW2 employee model with excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k, and supplemental retirement planFlexible schedulingExcellent compensationPaid professional liability insurance with tail coverageMore than 300,000 CME hours available through the TeamHealth InstituteExtraordinary network of clinicians and potential career growth opportunities

Created: 2026-03-07