Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician In El Paso, TX

Job Description

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TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a pediatric emergency medicine physician to join our team at El Paso Children’s Hospital in El Paso, Texas. This comprehensive emergency department offers a team that is trained to treat the full spectrum of pediatric emergencies with access to board certified pediatric specialists. Enjoy strong physician autonomy and leadership support, and thrive in a city offering low cost of living, no state income tax, and 300+ days of sunshine!

About El Paso Children’s Hospital ED

• Annual patient volume of 27,000
• 13-bed ED
• EMR: Cerner
• CLEO dictation for efficient, accurate clinical documentation, reducing administrative responsibility and supporting real-time patient care
• 24 hours of physician coverage (12-hour shifts)
• 12 to 24 hours of APC coverage

Position Requirements

• PEM board certification is primarily offered through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM); physicians must be certified in either pediatrics or EM, complete an ACGME-accredited fellowship, and pass the combined subspecialty exam
• Current ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
• Texas medical license and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Faculty appointment with Texas Tech

Pay Structure

• Employee status (W2) status
• $50,000 sign on
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and more

Join a team that values clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Apply today to learn more!

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Benefits

- Collegial practice environment with supportive system and medical director
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Over 300,000 CME hours available through TeamHealth Institute
- Flexible scheduling supporting a work-life balance
- Affordable cost of living and no state income tax
- Family-friendly communities with excellent schools and amenities

Facility

El Paso Children's Hospital is a 122-bed teaching hospital associated with Texas Tech University. El Paso Children's Hospital has the full spectrum of pediatric specialties including pediatric imaging, pediatric inpatient and outpatient infusion, pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric operating rooms, pediatric critical care transport team, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. El Paso Children's Hospital has over 30 subspecialties and is always growing.

About the City

El Paso lies in far west Texas and is the 19th most populous city in the U.S. with a population of almost 650,000. Standing on the Rio Grande, El Paso is across the U.S./Mexico border from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, so the city is loaded with history and historic places. The Franklin Mountains extend into El Paso from the north and nearly divide the city into two sections: the west side forming the beginnings of the Mesilla Valley and the east side expanding into the desert and lower valley. At an elevation of 3,800 feet above sea level, with the highest peak in the city being North Franklin Mountain at 7,192 feet above sea level. El Paso is also home to the 24,000-acre Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban park in the United States. El Paso is a thriving metropolitan city and is home to the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Fort Bliss, one of the largest military complexes of the United States and neighbors Alamogordo, New Mexico, home to Holloman Air Force Base. In 2010 El Paso was awarded an All-American City Award, the oldest community recognition program in the United States.

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