Pediatric Emergency Medicine Director In El Paso, TX

Job Description

Lead with purpose. Practice with passion. You didn’t choose pediatric emergency medicine because it was easy. You chose it because children deserve physicians who are uniquely called to care for them. Every shift brings a new challenge. Every child is different. Every family places their trust in you during one of life’s most vulnerable moments.

As PEM medical director at El Paso Children’s Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to care for children, mentor physicians, and help shape the future of pediatric emergency medicine within a growing children’s hospital.

This is more than a leadership position; it’s an opportunity to build a legacy while caring for the children and families who need you most.

Now Offering

• $150,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment
• $2,000/month housing stipend during your first 12 months
• Newly increased compensation
• Competitive medical director leadership stipend
• Faculty appointment with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
• W2 employment with comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Access to more than 300,000 CME hours through TeamHealth Institute
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance

Practice Where You Can Make an Impact
El Paso Children’s Hospital is the region’s only dedicated children’s hospital and referral center, serving families throughout West Texas and southern New Mexico. Affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, this 122-bed teaching hospital offers access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, including pediatric surgery, pediatric imaging, PICU, NICU, pediatric critical care transport, infusion services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric care. The hospital continues to invest in its future through recent expansion projects, including additional inpatient capacity and a new pediatric multispecialty center that brings even more specialty care closer to the families who need it most.

As Medical Director, you’ll collaborate closely with hospital leadership, support and mentor physicians, champion clinical excellence, and help shape the continued growth of pediatric emergency medicine across the region.

The Practice

• Nearly 28,000 pediatric emergency visits annually
• Dedicated 13-bed pediatric ED
• 24 hours of physician coverage with additional APC support
• 12-hour physician shifts
• Cerner EMR with CLEO dictation for streamlined documentation
• Collaborative practice alongside board-certified pediatric specialists
• Strong physician autonomy with supportive leadership
• Faculty appointment with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Position Requirements

• Board certified in pediatric emergency medicine
• Physicians must be board certified in peds or EM, complete an ACGME-accredited pediatric emergency medicine fellowship, and successfully complete the combined specialty examination
• ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
• Texas medical license and DEA, or ability to obtain prior to start date

The Lifestyle
With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, El Paso offers an exceptional quality of life that’s becoming increasingly difficult to find. Enjoy affordable housing, no Texas state income tax, short commutes, outstanding outdoor recreation, a vibrant culinary scene, and a welcoming community rich in culture and history.

Whether you’re raising a family, looking for a slower pace without sacrificing professional opportunity, or simply wanting your income to stretch further, El Paso offers an exceptional balance of career fulfillment and lifestyle. Apply today to learn more!

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Benefits

- Newly increased compensation package
- Housing stipend
- 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 specialties 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.

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