Pediatric Hospitalist Physician
Company: Driscoll Children's Hospital
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
NEW Medical Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Driscoll
Children s Hospital Driscoll Health System division of Pediatric
Hospitalist Medicine is pleased to announce a job opening for
inpatient faculty position at Driscoll Children s Hospital - Corpus
Christi, Texas. This campus is a freestanding children s hospital
with dedicated pediatric ICU and ER and a full scope of pediatric
subspecialist and surgical specialties. As the Medical Director of
Hospitalist Medicine, you will be responsible for overseeing the
clinical operations of a growing Pediatric Hospitalist department
and leading a team of talent physicians. The current program is
partnered with Driscoll Children s Residency program. Your
expertise and leadership skills will ensure the delivery of
high-quality patient care. Eligible physicians should be Board
Certified in Pediatrics with minimum 5 years experience in
Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Subspecialty certification in
Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine preferred. Unrestricted TX license
or the ability to obtain one required. Responsibilities include
inpatient care, coverage of pediatric unit and intermediate care
unit, consult services, clinic coverage, and teaching of residents.
Develop and implement departmental policies, protocols, and
procedures to ensure effective patient care. Oversee medical staff
scheduling to ensure adequate coverage of hospital services.
Monitor patient outcomes, quality metrics, and patient satisfaction
to identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate
interventions, provide mentorship, and more. Successful applicants
will enjoy a sign-on bonus, competitive compensation package,
comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, holiday pay, CME
allowance, retirement plans, and malpractice with tail. About
Driscoll Children s Hospital: Driscoll Children s Hospital is a
243-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 ! Apply today!
Keywords: Driscoll Children's Hospital, Victoria , Pediatric Hospitalist Physician, Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
