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Opportunity for Advanced Practice Provider in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Corpus Christi, Texas

The Driscoll Health System is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), to join a dynamic team of medical professionals in Pediatric Neurosurgery. The qualified candidate will have successfully 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), minimum 3 years of operating experience (any surgical specialty). 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.

The Division provides a full range of pediatric neurosurgery including congenital anomalies, tumors, vascular problems, trauma, spine, epilepsy and spasticity. The NP/PA will function as an independent healthcare provider and will deliver comprehensive care of both ill and well children. Responsibilities will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education and coordination of care for patients and families.

About Driscoll Children's Hospital
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. Driscoll Children’s Hospital opened in 1953, becoming the first, and remains the only, free-standing children’s hospital in South Texas. Surgical services include Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, and ENT. Medical services include Neonatology, Pediatric Intensivists, Pulmonary, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Pathology, and Radiology. The hospital maintains a teaching affiliation with Texas A & M University Health Science Center, pediatric residency program.

About Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas is a wonderful place to work, live and play! It is a dynamic coastal city that offers great schools, K- 12 (five independent school districts within the city) and higher education, Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi and Del Mar College. Experience sunsets and palm trees when you discover yearlong subtropical climate, a warm and friendly culture, and booming economy. The low cost of living and NO STATE INCOME TAX are a Texas size welcome!

Contact: 361-694-5906 dch.physicians@dchstx.org

Job Type: Full-time