Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Nocturnist - Corpus Christi, Texas

Pediatric Nocturnist – Driscoll Children’s Hospital | Corpus Christi, Texas

Driscoll Health System is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Nocturnist to join our inpatient pediatric team at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. This newly created position supports our growing pediatric program and offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, family-centered care during overnight hours.

Position Highlights:

• New opportunity driven by organizational growth and expansion
• Schedule: 7 PM – 7 AM shifts; no travel required
• 24/7 in-house coverage
• EPIC EMR System utilized throughout the facility
• Faculty appointment available through Texas A&M University and other affiliate medical schools
• Active involvement in the pediatric residency program through clinical teaching and mentorship

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive medical care for pediatric inpatients, including:
• Overnight admissions
• Daily rounding responsibilities (as needed)
• Patient discharges
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Ensure clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and referring providers
• Supervise and mentor residents and medical students (if applicable)
• Support the development and implementation of hospital-wide pediatric care protocols
• Maintain detailed and compliant medical documentation

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics residency
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based pediatric care

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with quality-based incentives
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• Retirement plan
• Generous sign-on and relocation bonus

Apply Today

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by contacting:
Email: CPSST.Recruitment@dchstx.org
Phone: 361-694-5906

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