<p>St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to serve as <strong>Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director</strong> at a 350-bed acute care hospital that has earned IBM Watson Health's 100 Top Hospitals designation for eight consecutive years. This is a leadership and academic role embedded in a high-acuity, full-service downtown Austin facility with a nationally recognized clinical platform — an exceptional opportunity for an EM physician ready to shape the next generation of emergency medicine practitioners in one of the country's most dynamic cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>No non-compete clause — full freedom to practice where and how you choose</li> <li>Texas has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation</li> <li>Access to CME, professional development tools, and educational resources through the TeamHealth Institute</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and peer referral program included</li> <li>Malpractice coverage backed by a national Patient Safety Organization</li> <li>Association with one of the largest and most established physician group practices in the United States</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Program Director role within an Emergency Medicine residency program — direct academic leadership and curriculum oversight responsibilities</li> <li>24-hour emergency department at a 350-bed acute care hospital with broad specialty backup across medicine, surgery, neurosciences, cardiovascular, orthopedics, and women's health</li> <li>Comprehensive Stroke Center and Certified Chest Pain Center on campus — high-acuity cardiovascular and neurological case mix</li> <li>Largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the region, supporting complex obstetric and neonatal emergencies</li> <li>64-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital co-located on the same campus</li> <li>Full-service Breast Center and Women's Care services rounding out a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient platform</li> <li>Eight consecutive years on IBM Watson Health's 100 Top Hospitals list — a nationally benchmarked quality designation</li> <li>Located in the heart of downtown Austin — immediate access to the city's core referral and patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Prior academic, teaching, or graduate medical education leadership experience strongly aligned with this role</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to resident education, program development, and clinical excellence</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, offering a rare combination of a thriving tech and creative economy, world-class dining and live music, and year-round outdoor recreation along the Colorado River and surrounding Hill Country. The city's no state income tax environment, highly rated school districts, and diverse neighborhoods make it an exceptionally attractive destination for physicians relocating with families. Downtown Austin — where St. David's Medical Center sits — places you at the center of everything the city has to offer.</p>