Pediatric ER Physician Opening at Driscoll RGV

Service Line: Pediatric EM

Position Title: Physician

Location: Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg , Texas

Job Type: Physician

Recruiter: Mandy Braman | |

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician to join our dynamic team at Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

• Patient Volume: 29k annual ED volume and growing
• Coverage Model: 36 hour physician coverage – (7a-7p, 2pm-2pm, 7p-7a); 12 hour APP coverage – (11a-11p) plus an additional 8 hour shift on Sun and Mon from 6p-2a.
• Number of Beds: 11 ED beds, plus additional overflow space for lower acuity patients after 4pm
• Acuity: Level III Pediatric Trauma Center in process
• EMR: Epic

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Texas license and DEA
• Board Certification: PEM board certified
• Skills & Procedures: ACLS, PALS, ATLS at least once in career

Facility & Clinical Details

About Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley: New to Edinburg, TX in 2024, Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley is a nonprofit, freestanding pediatric hospital offering comprehensive specialty and emergency care. The 164-bed hospital includes a 63-bed NICU, 23-bed PICU, and a growing pediatric Emergency Department with plans for expansion and Level III trauma designation. Providers benefit from an expanding network of pediatric subspecialists, a diverse patient population, and opportunities to work with residents and medical students from DHR, DCH RGV, UTRGV, and other programs. Research opportunities are also available, along with a collegial team environment and an emphasis on work-life balance.

Community Information

Edinburg is located in the Rio Grande Valley, a four-county area. It is the county seat of Hidalgo, the seventh largest county in Texas, and is home to the University of Texas-Pan American, the state's tenth largest public university. Edinburg offers a great quality of life, options for top-ranked schools, low cost of living, and plenty of recreational activities. Edinburg is 2 hours and 15 minutes south of Corpus Christi and only a little over an hour west of the Gulf Coast.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation package with earning potential up to: $501,120.
• Job Status: Open
• No Non-Compete
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.