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Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas is seeking a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join a highly dedicated team of healthcare professionals.  The Child Abuse Resource and Evaluation Team, under the medical direction of Dr. Raquel Vargas-Whale , is supported by an experienced team of, Licensed Master’s-Level Social Workers, Forensic Nurse examiners and administrative office assistants. 

The Child Abuse Pediatrician will be responsible for providing medical forensic evaluations and consultations and have strong clinical skills.  There are opportunities for teaching residents and medical students through an affiliations with Texas A&M University Health Science Center and the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.   

The qualified candidate will be certified or board eligible in Child Abuse Pediatrics and American Board of Pediatrics, will be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.

Successful applicants will enjoy a sign-on bonus, highly competitive compensation package, medical, dental, and vision, disability and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, CME allowance malpractice insurance.

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 remains the only, free-standing children’s hospital in South Texas with the first emergency room created exclusively for children.  The hospital maintains a teaching affiliation with Texas A&M University Health Science Center and has a pediatric residency (45 plus residents). 

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 and Coastal Bend College.  The cost of living is low and there is no state income tax.  Corpus Christi is currently ranked as one of the most affordable places to buy a home in the USA.  The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor fun.  Enjoy the beaches, parks, hiking/biking trails, shopping, dining, festivals, sporting events and more.

Email your interest to  Lori Smith, Director of Physician Recruitment 361-694-5906  lori.smith@dchstx.org