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Texas Children's Hospital – Austin Urgent Care
Texas Children's Hospital – Seeks Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatricians (Part-Time & Full-Time) to join our new location in Austin Texas.
Join the Texas Children's team expanding our standard of care for families across the state. You will be a part of a nationally recognized team of pediatric specialists as we seek to hire Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatricians (Part-Time & Full-Time) to join our Urgent Care team at 4477 S Lamar Blvd and 9835 N Lake Creek Parkway, Austin locations. This position is a rare opportunity to participate in the start, growth and expansion of a BRAND-NEW medical facility and campus aimed to serve the growing population of Austin Texas. This is a unique opportunity to build something from the ground up with the support and resources of a nationally ranked Children's Hospital.
Position Highlights:
The Urgent Care Department is looking for exceptionally talented, patient-oriented physicians and advanced practice providers who excel in a fast-paced environment for full-time, and part- employment. With Urgent Care locations in Greater Houston and Austin, our staff provides quality convenient patient care designed to meet the needs of children and young adults through the age of 18. As part of our Urgent Care team, physicians and advanced practice providers enjoy the following:
- Support of either a physician and advanced practice providers, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, as well as a registered nurse
- Day, evening, and weekend scheduling
Responsibilities:
- Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients.
- Documents information in patient's chart regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education
- Records diagnosis/CPT in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per site protocol.
- Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver.
- Serves as a credible, knowledgeable educational resource for the patient, family, community, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns.
Qualifications:
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.
- PALS and/or BLS certification from the American Heart Association. (PALS strongly preferred).
- M.D. license must meet all normal credentialing requirements as verified and maintained by Physician Staff Services
- Completion of a Residency in Pediatrics required.
About Texas Children's Hospital:
Since 1954, Texas Children's has led the charge in patient care, education, and research to accelerate health care for children and women worldwide. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees, and our numerous accolades, such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, a second community hospital opening in 2017. We have also created the nation's first HMO for children, established the country's largest pediatric primary care network, and a global health program channeling care to children and women worldwide. Texas Children's Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the nation's largest, most diverse, and most successful pediatric programs.
To join our community of 13,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our unique culture at infinitepassion.org.
Texas Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric hospital in the nation, administering primary, specialty, urgent, and emergency medical care in more than 40 pediatric subspecialties. Professionals worldwide refer many of their most challenging patients to Texas Children's, creating a rich and unique learning environment for our teams. Our physicians use cutting-edge methodologies and access state-of-the-art resources to deliver quality care to Texas Children's patients. Texas Children's Pediatrics now operates 18 pediatric practices in the greater Austin area, along with Texas Children's Specialty Care on N. Mopac Expressway and Texas Children's Urgent Care Westgate on S. Lamar Blvd. Spring 2024 will mark the opening of Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus, which will offer pediatric care and women's health services all in one convenient location.
Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers, and extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of our patients.
Texas Children's Hospital continues to be a leader in innovation and patient-centered care. We are committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, and support to families and communities alike.
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