Job Description
Driscoll Children’s Hospital Corpus Christi
The Driscoll Health System is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join our growing pediatric intensive care team in Corpus Christi, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized children’s health system while caring for a diverse and medically complex pediatric population across South Texas.
Our pediatric critical care program provides comprehensive care for critically ill children ranging from newborns through adolescents. The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team of pediatric intensivists, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, residents, fellows, and pediatric subspecialists.
Responsibilities include
- Management of critical congenital heart / medical / surgical pediatric patients
- Participation in didactic instruction / medical education
- Participation in select hospital committees
- Participation in Quality / PI professional activities
About the Driscoll Health System
The Driscoll Health System is a regional leader in pediatric care, anchored by two free-standing children’s hospitals and a broad network of specialty clinics serving families across South Texas. Together, our hospitals provide more than 360 pediatric beds and offer over 30 medical and surgical specialties to children in Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Our service area covers more than 33,000 square miles, much of which is medically underserved, giving our teams the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children throughout the region.
Across the system, we care for high-acuity and high-complexity patients, including one of the nation’s largest NICU populations. Our facilities feature modern critical care units, advanced surgical services, and expanding inpatient and outpatient programs.
Since 1953, Driscoll’s mission has been rooted in the vision and generosity of Clara Driscoll. Her enduring endowment continues to support our commitment to compassionate, high-quality pediatric care and fuels our ability to grow, innovate, and serve the children of South Texas.
About Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is an excellent place to work, live, play, and invest. With nine unique beaches to explore, the city offers plenty of opportunities for adventure, whether it’s windsurfing, parasailing, or kayaking out on the water. Corpus Christi is also home to iconic attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington, making it a great spot for both locals and visitors. The city’s mild climate ensures that outdoor activities, such as golf, cycling, and tennis, can be enjoyed year-round.
Living in Corpus Christi offers the added benefit of being able to live just minutes from work, with minimal traffic, which makes achieving a good work-life balance easy. The city is served by multiple highly rated public-school systems, along with private options available for families. The cost of living in Corpus Christi is low, and perhaps most appealing of all, there is no state income tax, making it a financially attractive place to call home.
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