<p>El Paso Children's Hospital is recruiting a Lead Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician to join its pediatric emergency department in El Paso, TX. This is a 122-bed academic teaching hospital affiliated with Texas Tech University, offering the full spectrum of pediatric specialty services and a collegial, well-supported practice environment. The lead APC role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership in a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich pediatric setting — an exceptional opportunity for an experienced NP or PA ready to step into a visible leadership position.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance</li> <li>Access to over 300,000 CME hours through an internal education institute</li> <li>Affordable cost of living in El Paso with no Texas state income tax</li> <li>Collegial practice environment with a supportive system infrastructure and dedicated medical director</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>122-bed academic pediatric hospital affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center</li> <li>Lead APC role combining frontline emergency medicine clinical care with departmental leadership responsibilities</li> <li>Full spectrum of pediatric specialty backup available on-site, spanning 30-plus subspecialties</li> <li>Dedicated pediatric imaging services supporting emergency diagnostic workup</li> <li>Pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric critical care transport team on campus</li> <li>Level III neonatal intensive care unit providing high-acuity neonatal support</li> <li>Pediatric operating rooms and both inpatient and outpatient pediatric infusion services</li> <li>Growing institution with continuously expanding specialty service lines</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine experience</li> <li>Active Texas state license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Prior leadership or supervisory experience in an emergency or acute care setting preferred</li> <li>Comfort with the full acuity range of a high-volume pediatric emergency department, including critically ill and complex pediatric patients</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas along the Rio Grande, bordered by New Mexico and the Sierra Juárez mountains — a sun-drenched, culturally vibrant city with over 300 days of sunshine annually. The region offers an exceptionally affordable cost of living relative to other major Texas metros, strong public and private school options, and a family-friendly atmosphere with access to outdoor recreation including the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban park in the United States. Texas levies no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation for clinicians at every income level.</p>