<p>A leading healthcare organization in Austin, Texas is recruiting a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join a high-acuity, dedicated pediatric emergency department seeing approximately 25,000 annual visits. The department operates with robust onsite subspecialty infrastructure — pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, pediatric radiology, and child life specialists — giving physicians the clinical support to manage the full spectrum of pediatric emergency acuity. Full-time physicians work a flexible 12-hour shift model averaging roughly 10 shifts per month, and the position carries no restrictive non-compete agreement. Austin consistently ranks among the most desirable physician relocation markets in the country, with no state income tax adding meaningful take-home value to an already competitive compensation package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive employed compensation package with sign-on bonus and annual incentive opportunities</li> <li>No Texas state income tax — a significant and ongoing financial advantage</li> <li>Flexible 12-hour shift schedule; full-time physicians average approximately 10 shifts per month</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail insurance included</li> <li>CME allowance with access to professional development resources</li> <li>No restrictive non-compete agreement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department with approximately 25,000 annual patient visits</li> <li>High-acuity, collaborative environment within a state-of-the-art pediatric facility</li> <li>Onsite pediatric hospitalists and intensivists available for direct consultation and admission support</li> <li>Onsite pediatric radiology for real-time imaging interpretation</li> <li>Child life specialists integrated into the department to support patients and families</li> <li>Advanced Practice Provider support within the ED</li> <li>Opportunities for clinical leadership, teaching, and academic involvement</li> <li>Strong institutional commitment to evidence-based pediatric emergency care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine required</li> <li>ABP (American Board of Pediatrics) or ABEM (American Board of Emergency Medicine) certification or eligibility accepted</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based pediatric emergency care and multidisciplinary team collaboration</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, offering physicians and their families a genuinely exceptional quality of life — year-round sunshine, nationally recognized dining and live music, abundant outdoor recreation including lakes and hiking trails, and a family-friendly environment with highly regarded public and private schools. The absence of a state income tax meaningfully extends purchasing power, and Austin's thriving economy supports a dynamic professional and cultural scene that continues to attract talent from across the country.</p>