Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider Opportunity at Driscoll Children's Hospital

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Corpus Christi, Texas

The Driscoll Health System is seeking a certified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our expanding Pediatric Neurosurgery team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established pediatric program offering advanced surgical care across South Texas.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time position with a robust, multidisciplinary team
• APP will provide comprehensive care to pediatric neurosurgery patients
• On-the-job neurosurgery training provided — pediatric experience not required
• Opportunity to work alongside a tenured, fellowship-trained Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Responsibilities:

• Outpatient clinic coverage and inpatient rounding
• Daytime call coverage for inpatient questions and ER/inpatient consults
• Perform assessments, formulate diagnoses, implement treatment plans, and educate patients and families
• Coordination of care across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings
• Optional OR participation depending on experience and availability

Schedule & Details:

• Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Travel: Required to satellite clinics (schedule varies based on location and provider availability)
• Call: Not required at this time
• OR Time: Optional based on training and scheduling
• EMR: EPIC
• Support: Dedicated RN and administrative staff

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Texas
• National certification as a PA or NP
• Minimum 3 years of operating room experience preferred (in any surgical specialty)
• Strong clinical skills with a passion for working with pediatric populations

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent retirement plans
• Professional development and CME support

About the Pediatric Neurosurgery Division:

The Pediatric Neurosurgery division at Driscoll provides a full scope of care, including:

• Congenital anomalies
• Pediatric brain and spine tumors
• Vascular malformations
• Trauma-related neurosurgical care
• Epilepsy surgery
• Spasticity management

Apply Today!
Direct Line: 361-694-5906
Email: CPSST.Recruitment@dchstx.org

About Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Corpus Christi:

• 191-bed freestanding pediatric tertiary care center
• Over 30 pediatric medical and surgical specialties
• Serves a broad geographic region including:
• Corpus Christi
• Rio Grande Valley
• Victoria
• Laredo
• South Texas’ first and only freestanding children's hospital since 1953
• Over 141,000 annual patient visits, including 46,000+ ER visits

About Corpus Christi, Texas:

• Coastal city offering a vibrant and affordable lifestyle
• Home to nine beaches, ideal for water sports like windsurfing, kayaking, and parasailing
• Unique attractions including:
• Texas State Aquarium
• USS Lexington
• Outdoor lifestyle with year-round activities: golf, cycling, tennis, and horseback riding on the beach
• Low cost of living and no state income tax