El Paso Children's Hospital is recruiting a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join its dedicated pediatric emergency department in El Paso, Texas. This 122-bed teaching hospital is affiliated with Texas Tech University and offers the full spectrum of pediatric subspecialty support — making it a clinically rich environment for an EM physician who wants genuine subspecialty backup and a high-acuity patient population. The facility's breadth of services, including a Level III NICU, pediatric ICU, and critical care transport team, positions this role as a substantive academic community practice with real depth.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package described as excellent — specific figures available upon inquiry
- W-2 employee model with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan plus a supplemental retirement plan
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to more than 300,000 CME hours through an affiliated physician education institute
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Broad career growth opportunities within a large national network of clinicians
Practice Highlights
- 122-bed freestanding children's hospital with dedicated pediatric emergency services
- Teaching hospital affiliation with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
- Full-spectrum pediatric subspecialty support across more than 30 subspecialties — and growing
- On-site pediatric imaging services supporting rapid diagnostic workup in the ED
- Pediatric intensive care unit and Level III neonatal intensive care unit on campus
- Dedicated pediatric operating rooms for surgical backup and emergent cases
- Pediatric critical care transport team providing regional interfacility transfer capability
- Pediatric inpatient and outpatient infusion services rounding out the continuum of care
- Academic environment with teaching opportunities tied to the Texas Tech University affiliation
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABP pathway)
- Completion of a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship or combined training pathway
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of pediatric emergency acuity, including critically ill neonates and children with subspecialty-level complexity
About the Community
El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas along the Rio Grande, bordered by New Mexico to the north and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to the south — a bicultural, bilingual metropolitan area of nearly 700,000 residents. The city offers a low cost of living relative to other major Texas metros, abundant sunshine, and easy access to the Franklin Mountains State Park, White Sands National Park, and the broader Chihuahuan Desert landscape. Physicians relocating here find a tight-knit medical community, affordable housing, and a culturally vibrant city with strong ties to both American Southwest and Mexican heritage.