Medical Education Program Director for Pediatric Residency - Driscoll Children’s Hospital - Rio Grande Valley

Medical Education Program Director – Pediatric Residency
Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX

Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Rio Grande Valley is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Program Director to lead our new Pediatric Residency Program. This role offers the unique chance to help shape the future of pediatric medicine in South Texas by mentoring and developing the next generation of pediatricians in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

Position Highlights:

• Serve as Program Director with 0.5 FTE dedicated to leadership and administrative duties
• Opportunity to build and lead a pediatric training program from the ground up
• Provide comprehensive pediatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Engage a diverse and underserved population
• Participate in affiliate faculty and academic opportunities
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists and educators

Candidate Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Board-certified in Pediatrics
• Active or eligible for a Texas state medical license
• Minimum of three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience
• At least one year of experience as core faculty in a pediatric residency or specialty fellowship program

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary
• Full suite of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Robust retirement plans
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid CME
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Additional Opportunities:

• Multiple general and subspecialty pediatric roles available through Driscoll Physician Group/CPSST
• Assistance available for private practice pediatric placements in the community

About Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Rio Grande Valley

Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV is the only designated, freestanding children’s hospital in the region. This state-of-the-art, eight-story facility is located on the campus of Doctors Hospital Renaissance Health and is licensed for 119 beds. Services include:

• Pediatric specialty care
• Emergency services with Level III Pediatric Trauma Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Inpatient and outpatient surgery
• Comprehensive rehabilitation services (PT/OT/speech)
• Imaging, laboratory, and child life services

Rooted in a legacy that began in Corpus Christi in 1953, Driscoll remains dedicated to caring for the children of South Texas.

About the Rio Grande Valley

Located in Edinburg, part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, the region offers:

• Low cost of living – Ranked among the most affordable metro areas nationwide (Kiplinger)
• High quality of life – Safe neighborhoods, family-friendly communities, and a relaxed pace of life
• Convenient travel access – Three airports with flights to major U.S. and international cities
• Warm climate year-round – Ideal for outdoor activities like birdwatching, golfing, and visiting nearby South Padre Island
• No state income tax

Apply Today!

Join us in building a world-class pediatric training program and making a lasting impact on the health of children in South Texas.

Contact Information:
Phone: 361-694-5906
Email: CPSST.Recruitment@dchstx.org

About Driscoll Children's Hospital - Rio Grande Valley

The new eight-level hospital will be located on the campus of Doctors Hospital Renaissance Health, making it the only designated, freestanding, children’s hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. Through the vision and generosity of its founder, Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children’s Hospital opened in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1953. The new location with further the mission to provide medical care to all the children of South Texas by providing the following pediatric services: pediatric specialists, acute inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency services, Level III NICU, PICU, rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, imaging, laboratory, and child life program.

About Edinburg, Texas

Enjoy living in a charming and historical city with a variety of interesting and unique activities. Ranked by Forbes as” best performing and fastest growing areas in the nation”. There are five different educational institutions nearby – The university of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, The University of Texas-Brownsville, Texas southmost College, Texas state technical college and South Texas College. The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor family activities such as golfing, cycling, and tennis. The cost of living is low, and there is no state income tax.