Physician

Service Line: Pediatric EM

Position Title: Physician

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

Job Type: Physician

Recruiter: Mandy Braman | amanda_braman@scphealth.com | 337-609-8564

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: 23k annual ED volume
• Coverage Model: 34 hour physician coverage – (7a-7p, 3pm-11pm, 7p-7a); 12 hour APP coverage – (11a-11p)
• Number of Beds: 8 ED beds     
• Acuity: Level III Pediatric Trauma Center
• 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 freestanding pediatric hospital independently operated by Driscoll Health System and the only designated freestanding children’s hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. The hospital provides comprehensive, specialized care through a full spectrum of pediatric services, including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and pulmonology. Services include acute inpatient and outpatient surgical care supported by pediatric anesthesiologists, 24/7 emergency services, a 63-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, rehabilitation services encompassing physical, occupational, and speech therapy, advanced imaging including MRI with anesthesia when indicated, and on-site laboratory services. In addition, the hospital offers a dedicated Child Life Program to educate patients and caregivers while helping reduce stress and anxiety throughout the healthcare experience, as well as a pediatric residency program based in the Rio Grande Valley to support medical education and regional workforce development.

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
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $100K
• 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.