<p>Medical City Children's Hospital in Dallas, Texas is recruiting part-time and per diem Pediatricians to support its Pediatric Emergency Department during the high-volume winter surge season. This 254-bed, award-winning tertiary children's hospital operates a 19-bed Pediatric ED seeing 39,000 visits annually, and general pediatricians step in to manage lower-acuity presentations alongside a dedicated team of Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians and APPs. Flexible evening scheduling with no minimum shift commitment makes this an ideal fit for a board-certified pediatrician seeking supplemental clinical work in one of the most subspecialty-rich children's hospitals in the DFW metroplex.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation for seasonal surge coverage</li> <li>Part-time and per diem engagement structures available — no minimum shift commitment required</li> <li>Flexible evening scheduling tailored to patient volume and personal availability</li> <li>Practice within a leading tertiary children's hospital with full subspecialty backup</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>19 Pediatric ED beds plus 2 dedicated triage spaces serving approximately 39,000 pediatric visits per year</li> <li>9-hour shift structure with flexible evening scheduling during peak winter surge periods</li> <li>Role focused on evaluation and management of lower-acuity pediatric presentations, with coordinated handoff to PEM physicians for higher-acuity cases</li> <li>Collaborative team model: general pediatricians work directly alongside Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians and Advanced Practice Providers</li> <li>Meditech EMR platform</li> <li>254-bed tertiary children's hospital with a 37-bed pediatric med-surg unit, PICU, and CVICU supported by a robust ECMO program</li> <li>On-site pediatric subspecialists in cardiology, cardiac surgery, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, neurology, nephrology, pulmonology, ENT, GI, hematology/oncology, urology, plastic surgery, and infectious disease</li> <li>Pediatric hematology-oncology program and a dedicated pediatric psychiatric hospital on campus</li> <li>Co-located with Medical City Dallas, which houses a Level IV NICU and adult hospital — the only campus in the DFW metroplex offering comprehensive care for all ages, including women's and infant services, under one roof</li> <li>Responsibilities include patient evaluation and management, family-centered education, and discharge planning</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited Pediatric residency program</li> <li>Board certification in Pediatrics (ABP)</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Prior emergency medicine or urgent care experience is preferred but not required</li> <li>Commitment to teamwork and patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dallas is a major metropolitan hub in north Texas offering an exceptional quality of life across professional, cultural, and recreational dimensions. The city is home to the nation's largest urban arts district, world-renowned museums, a diverse culinary scene ranging from classic Tex-Mex to fine dining, and a thriving live music and performing arts culture. Professional sports are a cornerstone of Dallas life — the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Dallas Cowboys, FC Dallas, and Texas Motor Speedway all call the area home. The surrounding suburbs provide highly regarded public school systems, a lower cost of living relative to comparable major metros, and abundant family-friendly attractions, making the DFW area a compelling destination for physicians at any career stage.</p>