Medical Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine – Driscoll Children’s Hospital

Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Corpus Christi, Texas

Driscoll Health System’s Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine is thrilled to announce an exceptional leadership opportunity for a Medical Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas.

This brand-new leadership role is designed for a visionary physician eager to shape and elevate a dynamic Pediatric Hospitalist program at a freestanding, 243-bed tertiary care center with a dedicated Pediatric ICU, ER, and a full spectrum of pediatric subspecialties and surgical services. 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.

Why This Role?

As the Medical Director, you will:

• Lead & grow a team of talented Pediatric Hospitalists, driving excellence in patient care.
• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring top-tier, evidence-based medicine is delivered.
• Develop and implement policies, protocols, and quality initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Monitor & optimize quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Board-Certified Pediatrician with a minimum of 5 years of Pediatric Hospital Medicine experience.
• Subspecialty certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary & leadership incentives.
• Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
• CME allowance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Malpractice coverage with tail.

About Driscoll Children’s Hospital

Driscoll Children’s Hospital has been a pillar of pediatric excellence in South Texas since 1953. With more than 33 pediatric specialties, we provide high-quality, compassionate care to communities throughout Corpus Christi, El Paso, Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley, and Victoria.

Why Corpus Christi?

Nestled along the Texas Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi offers:

• Beautiful beaches with year-round outdoor activities like windsurfing, kayaking, and golf, and tennis.
• Thriving arts & cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and live music.
• No state income tax & a low cost of living.
• Family-friendly atmosphere with excellent schools and a welcoming community.

Ready to Lead? Apply Today!

Email: CPSST.Recruitment@dchstx.org
Direct Line: 361-694-5906

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a 243-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.