Medical Education Program Director for Pediatric Residency Driscoll Children s Hospital - Rio Grande Valley

Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Program Director for our NEW Pediatric Residency Program. The new eight-level hospital and the only designated, freestanding children s hospital in the Rio Grande Valley! Licensed for 119 beds with a level III pediatric trauma certification and Level III NICU. This is a great opportunity to inspire an assortment of learners by mentoring and training residents to become future trailblazers in Pediatric Medicine. The role also includes serving a socioeconomically and culturally diverse patient population through inpatient and outpatient care. Our ideal candidate would have graduated from an accredited medical school, be active or eligible for a Texas state medical license, be board-certified in Pediatrics, have a minimum of three years of documented educational and or administrative experience, and one year of experience in serving as a core faculty member of a pediatric residency program or specialty fellowship program. Multiple subspecialty and general pediatric positions are available through the Driscoll Physician group/CPSST. Driscoll can also assist with finding outpatient private practice general pediatric opportunities in the area.

• .5 FTE dedicated to Program Director Duties
• Full spectrum Pediatric Care
• Exciting opportunity to build a pediatric training program.
• Inpatient/outpatient care
• Affiliate faculty opportunities available

Successful applicants will enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, paid CME, and malpractice insurance.

About Driscoll Children s Hospital Rio Grande Valley

The new eight-level hospital is located on the campus of Doctors Hospital Renaissance Health, making it the only designated, freestanding, children s hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. Through the vision and generosity of its founder, Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children s Hospital opened in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1953. The new location will further the mission to provide medical care to all the children of South Texas by providing the following pediatric services: pediatric specialists, acute inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency services, Level III NICU, PICU, rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, imaging, laboratory, and child life program.

About Edinburg

The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area enjoys a high quality of life with a low cost of living. It s one of the least expensive metro areas to live in the nation (2nd in Kiplinger s 2019 list). Residents spend less than the national median sale price on home purchases, as well as less than the national average on everyday expenses like food, transportation and healthcare. These facts, coupled with the area s relaxed pace of life, safe neighborhoods, and welcoming communal environment, make the region a great place to live and raise a family. With three airports in the area, the Valley offers easy access to national and international destinations including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, and Mexico City. With year-round sunshine, tropical breezes and little rainfall, the weather is another key draw to the area. Temperatures are mild throughout the year, particularly in winter, with an average high of 85.9 and low of 65.2 , making it ideal for capturing the natural beauty of the Valley, including the beach at South Padre Island and participating in wildlife and outdoor activities like birdwatching, golfing and more. Don t forget, no state income tax!

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