Service Line: EM
Position Title: NP/PA
Location: Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, Texas
Job Type: W2 Employed
Recruiter: Mandy Braman
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: 29k annual ED volume and growing
- Coverage Model: 36 hour physician coverage - (7a-7p, 2pm-2pm, 7p-7a); 20 hours daily APP coverage - (11a-11p) and (6p-2a).
- Number of Beds: 11 ED beds, plus additional overflow space for lower acuity patients after 4pm
- Acuity: Level III Pediatric Trauma Center in process
- EMR: Epic
Qualifications
- Licensure: Active Texas NP and RN or PA license and DEA
- Board Certification: FNP-C, PNP-C, PA-C
- Experience: 2 years of experience in ER setting as NP/PA
- Skills & Procedures: ACLS, PALS required.
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 nonprofit, freestanding pediatric hospital offering comprehensive specialty and emergency care. The 164-bed hospital includes a 63-bed NICU, 23-bed PICU, and a growing pediatric Emergency Department with plans for expansion and Level III trauma designation. Providers benefit from an expanding network of pediatric subspecialists, a diverse patient population, and opportunities to work with residents and medical students from DHR, DCH RGV, UTRGV, and other programs. Research opportunities are also available, along with a collegial team environment and an emphasis on work-life balance.
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: $141,120.
- Job Status: Open
- No Non-Compete
- Benefits Eligibility: Full-time are eligible for health insurance, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, PTO, and more.
- 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.
