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.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation for seasonal surge coverage
- Part-time and per diem engagement structures available — no minimum shift commitment required
- Flexible evening scheduling tailored to patient volume and personal availability
- Practice within a leading tertiary children's hospital with full subspecialty backup
Practice Highlights
- 19 Pediatric ED beds plus 2 dedicated triage spaces serving approximately 39,000 pediatric visits per year
- 9-hour shift structure with flexible evening scheduling during peak winter surge periods
- Role focused on evaluation and management of lower-acuity pediatric presentations, with coordinated handoff to PEM physicians for higher-acuity cases
- Collaborative team model: general pediatricians work directly alongside Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
- Meditech EMR platform
- 254-bed tertiary children's hospital with a 37-bed pediatric med-surg unit, PICU, and CVICU supported by a robust ECMO program
- On-site pediatric subspecialists in cardiology, cardiac surgery, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, neurology, nephrology, pulmonology, ENT, GI, hematology/oncology, urology, plastic surgery, and infectious disease
- Pediatric hematology-oncology program and a dedicated pediatric psychiatric hospital on campus
- 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
- Responsibilities include patient evaluation and management, family-centered education, and discharge planning
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited Pediatric residency program
- Board certification in Pediatrics (ABP)
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Prior emergency medicine or urgent care experience is preferred but not required
- Commitment to teamwork and patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced environment
About the Community
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.