<p>St. David's Children's Hospital in Austin, Texas is recruiting a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join its dedicated 10-bed pediatric emergency department, embedded within one of the largest health systems in Texas. The facility offers a full-service pediatric environment — including a PICU, inpatient unit, and subspecialty consultation across cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and more — giving EM physicians a genuinely supported clinical setting. Austin's no-state-income-tax advantage and a flexible 10-shift-per-month schedule make this one of the more attractive pediatric EM opportunities in the Southwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>No state income tax in Texas — meaningful take-home pay advantage</li> <li>Full-time status defined as only 10 shifts per month (12-hour shifts)</li> <li>No non-compete clause — full freedom to practice where and how you choose</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated physician institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and colleague referral program</li> <li>Paid professional liability coverage as part of a national Patient Safety Organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>10-bed dedicated pediatric emergency department within St. David's Children's Hospital</li> <li>6-bed pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) on-site for direct escalation of care</li> <li>8-bed medical-surgical inpatient unit supporting seamless admissions workflow</li> <li>On-site pediatric subspecialty services: surgery, anesthesia, radiology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and urology</li> <li>Flexible 12-hour shift structure; full-time equals 10 shifts per month</li> <li>Part of St. David's HealthCare — a seven-hospital system and the third-largest private employer in the Austin metropolitan area</li> <li>System has received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, reflecting institutional commitment to clinical excellence</li> <li>Association with one of the largest physician emergency medicine practices in the United States, with access to national clinical resources and a Patient Safety Organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Completion of a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship or combined training pathway</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing the full spectrum of pediatric emergency acuity, including patients requiring PICU-level escalation</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Austin consistently ranks among the fastest-growing and most livable cities in the United States, offering a vibrant food and music scene, a thriving tech economy, and year-round outdoor recreation along the Colorado River and surrounding Hill Country. Texas levies no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation relative to comparable positions in other states. Top-rated public and private schools, a diverse cultural landscape, and proximity to San Antonio and the Texas Gulf Coast make Austin an easy relocation decision for physicians at any career stage.</p>