Texas Children's Urgent Care Pediatric - Urgent Care Physician Needed in Austin, TX
Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric-Urgent Care
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital
Location 78745, Austin, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/26/24

Texas Children’s Urgent Care is seeking talented, patient-oriented physicians and advanced practice providers who excel in a fast-paced environment for full-time and part-time employment to meet the needs of children and young adults through the age of 18. As part of our Urgent Care team, physicians and advanced practice providers enjoy the following:

  • Support of either a physician and advanced practice providers, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, as well as a registered nurse

  • Day, evening, and weekend scheduling

Staffed by Texas Children’s board-certified pediatricians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners who specialize in pediatric care, our Urgent Cares are designed to meet the needs of children and young adults through the age of 18.

Common pediatric conditions we care for: Flu/COVID-19 Test
· Allergic reaction
· Asthma
· Cough, cold or congestion
· Ear pain
· Fever in infants older than 8 weeks
· Minor burn
· Minor injury
· Pink eye
· Rash
· Simple laceration
· Skin infection
· Sore throat
· Sprain and strain
· Urinary tract infection
· Vomiting and diarrhea.


Common procedures we perform:
· Antibiotic injections
· Breathing treatments
· Fracture care and splinting
· IV fluids
· Laceration repair (stitches, staples, and skin glue)
· Sports physicals (Houston locations only)
· Urine catheterization
· Wound care
X-rays on site

Qualifications
• MD or DO and completion of a Residency in Pediatrics required.
• BC/BE in Pediatrics
• Experience reading diagnostic studies.
• Experience performing procedures, including suturing and splinting.
Experience diagnosing and treating Pediatric Acute Care Symptoms.

Benefits

    • Competitive hourly/annual rate

    • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401K, dental and vision.

    • Benefits package for qualifying part-time and full-time physicians.

    • Malpractice coverage.


Job Responsibilities

Staffed by Texas Children’s board-certified pediatricians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners who specialize in pediatric care, our Urgent Cares are designed to meet the needs of children and young adults through the age of 18.
Common pediatric conditions we care for: Flu/COVID-19 Test
· Allergic reaction
· Asthma
· Cough, cold or congestion
· Ear pain
· Fever in infants older than 8 weeks
· Minor burn
· Minor injury
· Pink eye
· Rash
· Simple laceration
· Skin infection
· Sore throat
· Sprain and strain
· Urinary tract infection
· Vomiting and diarrhea
Common procedures we perform:
· Antibiotic injections
· Breathing treatments
· Fracture care and splinting
· IV fluids
· Laceration repair (stitches, staples, and skin glue)
· Sports physicals (Houston locations only)
· Urine catheterization
· Wound care
X-rays on site

Qualifications

Qualifications
• MD or DO and completion of a Residency in Pediatrics required.
• BC/BE in Pediatrics
• Experience reading diagnostic studies.
• Experience performing procedures, including suturing and splinting.

Working Hours

PT 20 - 24 hours
FT 36 hours

Skills

Experience diagnosing and treating Pediatric Acute Care Symptoms.