<p>St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas is recruiting a Physician Assistant for its Emergency Medicine Fellowship program — a structured, hands-on training pathway embedded within a nationally recognized, high-acuity emergency department operating 24/7. This is a rare opportunity for a new or early-career PA to build advanced emergency medicine competency at a well-resourced acute care facility in one of the country's most dynamic and livable cities. The fellowship offers direct mentorship, clinical depth, and a clear trajectory toward independent EM practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Health insurance coverage</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Access to a dedicated clinician wellness program</li> <li>Leadership development and career growth opportunities within a large, stable national emergency medicine group</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Fellowship training site: St. David's South Austin Medical Center, a full-service acute care hospital established in 1982 and nationally recognized for its cardiac program</li> <li>24/7 emergency department providing continuous, high-volume acute care coverage to South Austin and surrounding communities</li> <li>Fully renovated maternity unit on campus with Level I and Level II nurseries, reflecting the facility's breadth of inpatient services</li> <li>Structured emergency medicine fellowship curriculum designed to accelerate clinical competency for PAs in a supervised, mentored environment</li> <li>Exposure to the full spectrum of community and regional ED acuity, including cardiac, obstetric, and general medical/surgical presentations</li> <li>Backed by the operational infrastructure and clinical resources of a respected national emergency medicine organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; NCCPA certification required or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Active Texas PA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Interest in emergency medicine as a primary practice focus; fellowship is designed for new or early-career PAs seeking advanced EM training</li> <li>Commitment to completing the structured fellowship curriculum and associated clinical rotations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Austin, Texas consistently ranks among the most desirable cities in the country for quality of life, offering a booming job market, no state income tax, a nationally celebrated food and music scene, and year-round outdoor recreation along the Colorado River and surrounding Hill Country. South Austin in particular is known for its walkable neighborhoods, strong school options, and a distinct local culture that balances urban energy with a relaxed pace. For clinicians relocating from out of state, Austin's combination of affordability relative to comparable metros, rapid growth, and cultural vibrancy makes it an exceptionally compelling destination.</p>