The Driscoll Health System is seeking an additional (new position) BE or BC Pediatric Pulmonologist Physician to join our robust practice engaged in providing the highest standard of care for its patients.
Our practice consists of a dedicated team of nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, dieticians, physical therapists, and clinical pharmacists. We care for all pulmonary diseases, with a focus on asthma, care of children requiring long-term ventilation, and cystic fibrosis. Since 2015 we have run the only Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-accredited CF center in South Texas. Our physician group consists of multiple subspecialty services such as neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, general surgery with additional surgical subspecialties, radiology, and pathology.
Key Responsibilities:
Join a strong pediatric pulmonology department with great colleagues, collaboration, and mentorship. A large referral base with fascinating pathology allows the practice to make a large impact in the area.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives.
Qualification:
The ideal candidate (MD/DO) will have:
Successfully completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency in Pediatrics
Successfully completed an accredited fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology
Compensation and Benefits:
A highly competitive compensation package with the potential to earn additional income with participation in medical education, call pay for extra shifts, and annual quality bonus.
Generous Bonus to include Sign-on and relocation
Sleep Medicine opportunity available for additional income if desired.
Medical and Dental insurance is provided at 100% of the premium paid for physician and family
Disability and life insurance provided
Excellent retirement plans
Generous time off up to 8 weeks thatincludes CME, paid holidays, and PTO.
Generous stipends for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and office supplies
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage provided
Potential for a Fellowship Stipend
Open to J1 and H1B Visa sponsorship
Teaching opportunities available
About Driscoll Children's Hospital - Corpus Christi
Driscoll Children's Hospital is a 191-bed pediatric tertiary care center offering more than 30 medical and surgical specialties across South Texas, including Corpus Christi, Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Our service area spans over 33,000 square miles and includes a rural, underserved population. We are home to one of the largest NICU populations in the country, with a state-of-the-art unit that hosts 60 beds.
The hospital's newest addition is a five-floor pavilion, which includes, but is not limited to, 35 dedicated CICU beds, 22 dedicated PICU beds, and a new day surgery unit.
Founded in 1953 through the vision and generosity of Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children's Hospital was the first free-standing children's hospital in South Texas. Clara Driscoll's estate continues to fund the hospital to this day.
About Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is an excellent place to work, live, play, and invest. With nine unique beaches to explore, the city offers plenty of opportunities for adventure, whether it’s windsurfing, parasailing, or kayaking out on the water. Corpus Christi is also home to iconic attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington, making it a great spot for both locals and visitors. The city’s mild climate ensures that outdoor activities, such as golf, cycling, and tennis, can be enjoyed year-round.
Living in Corpus Christi offers the added benefit of being able to live just minutes from work, with minimal traffic, which makes achieving a good work-life balance easy. The city is served by multiple highly rated public school systems, along with private options available for families. The city is home to a community college as well as a branch of Texas A&M University. The cost of living in Corpus Christi is low, and perhaps most appealing of all, there is no state income tax, making it a financially attractive place to call home.
About Driscoll Children's Hospital - Corpus Christi
Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a 191-bed pediatric tertiary care center with more than 30 medical and surgical specialties offering care throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Through the vision and generosity of its founder, Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children’s Hospital opened in 1953, becoming the first, and remains the only, free-standing children’s hospital in South Texas. In 2019, Driscoll had over 141,000 patient visits, including over 46,000 patients seen at South Texas’ first emergency room created exclusively for children.
About Corpus Christi,
Corpus Christi is an excellent place to work, live, play, and invest. Explore nine unique beaches and unleash your adventurous side by windsurfing, parasailing, and kayaking out on the water. Craving inspiration in the outdoors? Try a paddleboard yoga class or horseback riding on the sand. Corpus Christi is also the center of iconic attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington. Our mild climate allows for year-round outdoor family activities such as golf, cycling, and tennis. The cost of living is very low, and there is no state income tax!
