Pediatrics Physician Assistant

Driscoll Children s Hospital RGV General Surgery Advance Practice ProviderThe Driscoll Health System is recruiting Advanced Practice Providers, Nurse Practitioners (NP), or Physician Assistants (PA), to join our robust General Surgery practice. The qualified candidate will have completed an approved NP or PA program and must be certified and licensed to practice in the state of Texas (or be able to obtain) OR experience ideal but not required. Successful applicants will enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, and more.Job details:Job duties will include in-patient roundingMinimal TravelClinic hours are 8 AM-5 PM Monday-FridayRN & support staffEstablished practice with tenured physiciansEMR: EpicThe NP/PA will function as a healthcare provider under the supervision of the surgeons. They will deliver comprehensive care, which includes assessing, diagnosing, treating, educating, and coordinating care for patients and families. The NP/PA will see patients in the clinic and will review each case with the supervising surgeon before discharge, ensuring all follow-up plans are discussed. One surgeon will always be present in the clinic.About Driscoll Children s Hospital - Rio Grande ValleyThe new eight-level hospital is located on the campus of Doctors Hospital Renaissance Health, making it the only designated, freestanding, children s hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. Through the vision and generosity of its founder, Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children s Hospital opened in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1953. The new location will further the mission to provide medical care to all the children of South Texas by providing the following pediatric services: pediatric specialists, acute inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency services, Level III NICU, PICU, rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, imaging, laboratory, and child life program.About Edinburg, TexasThe McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area enjoys a high quality of life with a low cost of living. It s one of the least expensive metro areas to live in the nation (2nd in Kiplinger s 2019 list). Residents spend less than the national median sale price on home purchases, as well as less than the national average on everyday expenses like food, transportation, and healthcare. These facts, coupled with the area s relaxed pace of life, safe neighborhoods, and welcoming communal environment, make the region a great place to live and raise a family. With three airports in the area, the Valley offers easy access to national and international destinations including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, and Mexico City. With year-round sunshine, tropical breezes, and little rainfall, the weather is another key draw to the area. Temperatures are mild throughout the year, particularly in winter, with an average high of 85.9 and low of 65.2 , making it ideal for capturing the natural beauty of the Valley, including the beach at South Padre Island and participating in wildlife and outdoor activities like birdwatching, golfing and more. Don t forget,

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