Pediatric Sedation Physician - Driscoll Children's Hospital

Pediatric Sedation Physician - Driscoll Children's Hospital

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Driscoll Children’s Hospital

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week, no weekend or night coverage required.

About Us:

Driscoll is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional care to pediatric patients. We are currently seeking a dedicated Pediatric Sedation Physician to join our dynamic team.

Job Description:

As a Pediatric Sedation Physician, you will be responsible for providing sedation outside of the operating room for children requiring procedural sedation. You will work closely with a team of highly skilled nurses and physicians with expertise in sedation management.

Responsibilities:

• Administering sedation to pediatric patients undergoing procedures outside of the operating room.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective sedation practices.
• Monitoring patients throughout the sedation process and managing any complications that may arise.
• Providing pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure follow-up care.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance sedation services.
• Providing education and training to healthcare professionals on sedation protocols and best practices.
• The chance to lead and shape the Pediatric Sedation program based on your level of experience and expertise.

Requirements:

• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Critical Care or Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Training and experience in pediatric procedural sedation.
• Excellent clinical skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care to pediatric patients and their families.

Benefits:

• Sign-on Bonus
• Highly competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday pay
• CME allowance and time off
• Retirement plans
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

About Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Corpus Christi
Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a 191-bed pediatric tertiary care center with more than 30 medical and surgical specialties offering care throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Through the vision and generosity of its founder, Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children’s Hospital opened in 1953, becoming the first, and remains the only, free-standing children’s hospital in South Texas. In 2019, Driscoll had over 141,000 patient visits, including over 46,000 patients seen at South Texas’ first emergency room created exclusively for children.
About Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is an excellent place to work, live, play, and invest. Explore nine unique beaches and unleash your adventurous side by windsurfing, parasailing, and kayaking out on the water. Craving inspiration in the outdoors? Try a paddleboard yoga class or horseback riding on the sand. Corpus Christi is also the center of iconic attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington. Our mild climate allows for year-round outdoor family activities such as golf, cycling, and tennis. The cost of living is very low, and there is no state income tax!

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