Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Physician
career
Pediatric Emergency Department
- PED Volume: 59,000
- PED Beds: 45
- PED Admission Rate: 16%
- Staffing Model:
- 8- and 9-hour shifts with 56-81 hours of PEM physician coverage
- 8- and 12-hour shifts totaling 20-28 hours of pediatrician/APP coverage per day
- EMR: Cerner/CPOE and PowerNote Documentation
- Provides the highest level of pediatric emergency medicine care as the only pediatric Level I Trauma Center in a 46-county area
- 27 full-time pediatric emergency medicine attendings with additional coverage by pediatricians and APPs
- Physician Qualifications: BC/BE in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- APP Qualifications: BC PA or PNP-Acute Care/FNP with 2 years pediatric ED/CC/UC experience
- In addition to working clinically in the emergency department, physicians serve as faculty in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
- RN training (PALS, ACLS, TNCC, Magnet, Pediatric SANE, etc.)
- Robust and successful pediatric emergency medicine fellowship with 12-13 fellows at a time
- Attendings oversee residents from pediatric, emergency medicine, family medicine and transitional year training programs
- Faculty strongly supported to pursue academic, professional, quality improvement, advocacy, research, etc.
Benefits
Financial Benefits:
- $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
- $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
- Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
- USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
Intangible Benefits:
- Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
- 24/7/365 live physician support
- Professional Development Programs including:
- Scholars (Leadership Training)
- Efficiency Academy
- Engagement & Experience Academy
- USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
- Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians
Hospital
- Member of Ascension Health, the largest nonprofit health system in the U.S.
- $200 million, 480,000-sq. ft. facility
- 248 inpatient beds
- 12-suite surgery center
- First hospital in the world to achieve Platinum Status under the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) program sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council
- Magnet designation (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
- Level IV NICU
- Level IV Epilepsy Center
- Intense focus on expanding comprehensive congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiology services, including heart transplantation
- Comprehensive Fetal Care Center, complete with a specialized delivery unit, allows mothers to deliver and recover in the same hospital where their newborn will receive treatment and care for their complex fetal or congenital conditions
- A fourth bed tower with 72 beds and a state-of-the-art simulation center was completed in November 2022
- A second site, Dell Children’s Medical Center north campus, opened April 2023
- Built on 34 acres of land
- 187,000+ sq. ft.
- Four-story hospital with:
- 36 inpatient beds
- 18 ED beds
- Level III trauma services
- Four operating rooms
- Endoscopy and procedure rooms
- Sleep labs
- Shelled space for future growth
- Affiliated with The UT Austin Dell Medical School, also a member of Ascension Health
Community
Austin is the capital of Texas, but it is better known to many as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, it's no wonder that Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation. Nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offer exceptional recreational opportunities. The Austin area’s high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round. We are most recently home to Austin FC (an MLS expansion team).
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About USACS
If you're looking for an inspiring job, you've come to the right place. As a pediatric emergency medicine physician at USACS, you will have the opportunity to touch the lives of children in the emergency department, while working in a fast-paced, tight-knit environment. We are looking for individuals with a passion for pediatric medicine who are interested in joining our model of physician ownership and integrated acute care.
With USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a evidence-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.
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