Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner

Driscoll Children's Hospital ENT Advanced Practice Provider

The Driscoll Health System is recruiting Advanced Practice Providers, Nurse Practitioners (NP), or Physician Assistants (PA), to join our robust ENT Otolaryngologist practice in the Rio Grande Valley. The qualified candidate will have completed an approved NP or PA program and must be certified and licensed to practice in the state of Texas (or be able to obtain); previous experience is preferred. Successful applicants will enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, and more.

Job Description

• Function as an independent healthcare provider and an extension of the physician provider
• Deliver comprehensive care to both ill and well children
• Responsibilities will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, and coordination of care for patients and families

Job Details

• Clinic Hours: 7 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday
• No travel required post-training
• Call on call via telephone for established patients on a rotating basis
• OR time depending on training, experience, and schedule
• Job duties will include outpatient clinic coverage, inpatient rounding, as well as inpatient consults and possible OR time
• EMR: EPIC
• RN & Support Staff

Community Overview

Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley is an eight-level, freestanding children's hospital, making it the only facility of its kind in the region. With a total of 119 pediatric beds, this new location fulfills our mission to provide exceptional medical care to all children in South Texas. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of pediatric services, including pediatric specialists, acute inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency services, a Level III NICU, PICU, rehabilitation services, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and a Child Life program. This state-of-the-art facility ensures that the children of the Rio Grande Valley have access to high-quality, specialized healthcare close to home.

Edinburg is an excellent place to work, live, play, and invest. A quick trip to South Padre Island will allow you to explore beautiful beaches and unleash your adventurous side by ziplining on the beach, horseback riding in the sand, kite boarding, or booking a guided fishing trip. Craving inspiration in the outdoors? Try visiting a sea turtle rehabilitation institute, strolling down Sandcastle Trail to see the work of local artists, or taking a nature tour to see dolphins and other sea life in their natural habitat. Ranked by Forbes as one of the 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, enjoying walking trails, cycling, and tennis. The cost of living is low, and there is no state income tax.