A well-established 350-bed acute care hospital in Austin, Texas is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — NP or PA — to join its busy 24-hour emergency department at a facility recognized by IBM Watson Health as a 100 Top Hospital for eight consecutive years. St. David's Medical Center is a high-acuity, full-service campus anchored by a comprehensive stroke center, a Certified Chest Pain Center, and the largest Level IV NICU in the region, offering APCs a clinically rich environment with strong subspecialty backup and a nationally recognized quality benchmark.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation; full-time hires with two or more years of emergency medicine experience or fellowship training receive additional compensation above base
- Seniority milestone pay increases built into the compensation structure
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- State medical license and DEA registration fees reimbursed
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME access through an internal institute — free continuing medical education resources and development tools at no cost to the clinician
Practice Highlights
- 24-hour emergency department within a 350-bed acute care hospital — full-spectrum medical, surgical, and trauma volume in a high-acuity urban setting
- Certified Chest Pain Center and comprehensive stroke center on campus, providing immediate subspecialty support for time-sensitive presentations
- Largest Level IV NICU in the region — neonatal and maternal emergencies managed with on-site subspecialty resources
- Full-service campus includes a 64-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, comprehensive Breast Center, and St. David's Rehabilitation Center
- Specialty service lines include cardiovascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics and joint care, and women's care — robust consultative support available around the clock
- IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals designation for eight consecutive years — a quality-driven environment with strong institutional infrastructure
- Access to educational development tools and CME through a dedicated internal institute, supporting ongoing clinical growth
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Two or more years of emergency medicine experience, or completion of an emergency medicine fellowship, qualifies for enhanced compensation tier
- Active Texas NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain (reimbursed upon hire)
- Comfort with the full acuity range of a high-volume urban emergency department, including time-sensitive cardiac, neurological, and trauma presentations
About the Community
Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, offering a nationally recognized food and live music scene, year-round outdoor recreation along the Colorado River and Barton Creek Greenbelt, and a booming tech-driven economy that keeps cost-of-living competitive relative to comparable metros. The city combines a vibrant urban core with accessible suburban neighborhoods, highly rated school districts, and no state income tax — making it a compelling long-term destination for clinicians at any career stage.