Pediatrician Job in Austin, Texas
Part-Time School Medical Consultant — Pediatrician/Family or Adolescent Medicine Physician
Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Profession/Specialty:Pediatrician
Location:Austin, Texas, United States
Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
BD-1317-23
We’re looking for a physician to serve as a clinical consultant for school health services in Austin, Texas. In this part-time role you’ll partner with school health leadership to provide medical oversight, practical guidance, and policy support so students receive safe, compliant, and high-quality care.
Quick facts
- Location: Austin, Texas (school setting)
- Specialty: Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Adolescent Medicine
- Schedule: Part-time — up to 4 hours per month (flexible; virtual or onsite)
- Rate: $115–$125 per hour
What you’ll bring
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
- Board certification in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Adolescent Medicine
- No current disciplinary actions that affect your practice
- Experience with pediatric/adolescent populations and familiarity with school health or public health guidance is preferred
What you’ll do
- Provide clinical oversight and expert consultation for K–12 student health services
- Advise school health staff on managing chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, and behavioral health concerns
- Interpret and apply public health guidance (for example CDC and AAP recommendations) to school operations and communicable disease responses
- Help develop, review, and approve health policies, protocols, and standing orders to ensure they meet legal and regulatory standards
- Consult on complex student health cases and clarify scope-of-practice questions for school health personnel
- Support emergency preparedness and response planning for events like anaphylaxis, seizures, asthma emergencies, and infectious disease outbreaks
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams — school nurses, administrators, special education and wellness leaders — to support clinical decision-making
- Advise on risk management, proper documentation, and strategies to reduce liability related to student health services
- Promote population-health approaches and health equity initiatives that benefit the student community
- Help translate complex medical information for staff, students, and families, and be available for timely consultation and scheduled meetings
- Perform other related duties as needed
If you enjoy applying your clinical expertise in an educational setting and want to help shape safe, equitable health services for students, this could be a great fit.
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About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.