Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA) - Driscoll Children's Hospital

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA) - Driscoll Children's Hospital 

The Driscoll Health System is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant (PA), to join a dynamic team of medical professionals in Pediatric Neurosurgery.   The qualified candidate will have completed an approved PA program and must be certified and licensed to practice in the state of Texas (or be able to obtain), a minimum 3 years of operating experience (any surgical specialty). Pediatric experience is not required.  Successful applicants will enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, and more.

The Division provides a full range of pediatric neurosurgery including congenital anomalies, tumors, vascular problems, trauma, spine, epilepsy, and spasticity.  The PA will function as an independent healthcare provider and will deliver comprehensive care to both ill and well children.  Responsibilities will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, and coordination of care for patients and families. 

Job Details:
• Clinic Hours: 7 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday
• Travel Required – Travel to satellite clinics, schedule TBD based on provider schedules. Time
for travel to satellite clinics is from 7 am- 6 or 7 pm depending on clinic/travel time/flights
• Call – not required at this time
• OR time – depending on training, experience, and schedule
• Job duties will include outpatient clinic coverage, inpatient rounding, daytime call coverage
for inpatient questions as well as new ER/inpatient consults and possible OR time (see
above)
• EMR: EPIC
• RN & Support Staff
• Established growing practice with a tenured physician

About Driscoll Children's Hospital

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a 191-bed pediatric tertiary care center with more than 30 medical and surgical specialties offering care throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Driscoll Children’s Hospital opened in 1953, becoming the first, and remains the only, free-standing children’s hospital in South Texas.  Surgical services include Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, and ENT.  Medical services include Neonatology, Pediatric Intensivists, Pulmonary, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Pathology, and Radiology.  The hospital maintains a teaching affiliation with Texas A&M University Health Science Center, a pediatric residency program.

About Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi is an excellent place to work, live, play, and invest.  Explore nine unique beaches and unleash your adventurous side by windsurfing, parasailing, and kayaking out on the water. Craving inspiration in the outdoors? Try a paddleboard yoga class or horseback riding on the sand. Corpus Christi is also the center of iconic attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington. Our mild climate allows for year-round outdoor family activities such as golf, cycling, and tennis.  The cost of living is very low, and there is no state income tax! 

Apply today!

Direct Line: 361-694-5906

Email: CPSST.Recruitment@dchstx.org

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a 191-bed pediatric tertiary care center with pediatric specialists representing 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties offering care throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Through the vision and generosity of its founder, Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children’s Hospital opened in 1953, becoming the first, and remains the only, free-standing children’s hospital in South Texas with the first emergency room created specifically for pediatrics.

Corpus Christi, Texas is a wonderful place to work, live and play.  Enjoy living in a dynamic coastal city with miles of beautiful beaches, world-class sailing and windsurfing.  The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor family activities such as golf, cycling, and tennis.  The cost of living is low, and there is no state income tax.