Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician

Company : TeamHealth

Location : Austin, TX, 78701

Posted Date : 1 November 2025

Job Details

Looking to advanced your career in leadership in a city you'll love? TeamHealth is hiring a pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) assistant facility medical director at St. David's Children's Hospital in Austin, Texas. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role while living in one of the most sought-after cities in the country. Austin offers the best of both worlds: live music, lakes, festivals, outdoor adventure, and no state income tax.
The Role: Lead With Impact

Partner with an experienced and highly respected facility medical director in a collaborative, well-supported leadership structure
Assistant director position in a 10-bed, pediatric-only emergency department
Low 50s daily census with a balanced and manageable patient load
24 hours of physician coverage daily (two, 12-hour shifts)
12 hours of APC coverage daily
Supported by a dedicated pediatric OR, an 8-bed medical/surgical unit, and a 6-bed PICU
24/7 pediatric hospitalist and intensivist coverage
Located 15 minutes north of downtown in The Domain- a vibrant, upscale neighborhood full of shops, dining, and green space

Compensation and Perks

Competitive clinical pay (flat hourly rate + year-end incentive)
Monthly director stipend + night shift differentials
Lucrative sign-on bonus
W2 status with a full benefits package
Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
No state income tax (more in your pocket!)

Support, Growth & Balance

Full-time defined as 120 hours/m built-in work-life balance
Leadership and career growth within TeamHealth?s national network
More than 300,000 CME hours via the TeamHealth Institute
Access to TeamHealth?s clinician wellness and referral programs
Practice with confidence as part of our Patient Safety Organization

This is more than a leadership title - it?s a chance to help shape pediatric emergency care in a growing community, while enjoying a lifestyle that?s hard to beat. Step into leadership. Stay for the lifestyle. Apply today.California Applicant Privacy Act:
Position Highlights:

Live and work in Austin
Monthly director stipend
Sign-on bonus
No state income tax
W2 employee model with excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k, and supplemental retirement plan
Flexible scheduling
Excellent compensation
Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
More than 300,000 CME hours available through the TeamHealth Institute
Extraordinary network of clinicians and potential career growth opportunities