Job Description

Job Description

Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist

Job Overview:

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Child Neurologist with specialized training in Epilepsy and Neurophysiology to join our growing neuroscience team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment serving the children of South Texas. The ideal candidate will provide both inpatient and outpatient care for children with neurologic conditions, with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive neurologic care to pediatric patients, including those with complex epilepsy.
• Interpret EEGs and other neurodiagnostic studies.
• Participate in the development and/or expansion of Epilepsy Service Driscoll Children’s Hospital.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, hospitalists, intensivists, and other subspecialists.
• Participate in inpatient consultations, outpatient clinics, and shared call coverage.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical program development.
• Engage in education and mentorship of medical students and residents.
• Serve as Neurology faculty member for pediatric residents and medical students at Driscoll Children’s Hospital.
• Engage in clinical research projects at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, if desired.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology, and board-certified or board-eligible in Epilepsy/Neurophysiology.
• Eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Texas.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.

About Driscoll Children's Hospital - Corpus Christi

Driscoll Children's Hospital is a 243-bed pediatric tertiary care center offering more than 30 medical and surgical specialties across South Texas, including Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Our service area spans over 33,000 square

miles and includes a rural, underserved population. We are home to one of the largest NICU populations in the country, with a state-of-the-art unit that hosts 60 beds.

The hospital's newest addition is a five-floor pavilion, which includes, but is not limited to, 35 dedicated CICU beds, 22 dedicated PICU beds, and a new day surgery unit.

Founded in 1953 through the vision and generosity of Clara Driscoll, Driscoll Children's Hospital was the first free-standing children's hospital in South Texas. Clara Driscoll's estate continues to fund the hospital to this day.

About Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is an excellent place to work, live, play, and invest. With nine unique beaches to explore, the city offers plenty of opportunities for adventure, whether it’s windsurfing, parasailing, or kayaking out on the water. Corpus Christi is also home to iconic attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington, making it a great spot for both locals and visitors. The city’s mild climate ensures that outdoor activities, such as golf, cycling, and tennis, can be enjoyed year-round.

Living in Corpus Christi offers the added benefit of being able to live just minutes from work, with minimal traffic, which makes achieving a good work-life balance easy. The city is served by multiple highly rated public-school systems, along with private options available for families. The cost of living in Corpus Christi is low, and perhaps most appealing of all, there is no state income tax, making it a financially attractive place to call home.

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Direct Line: 361-694-5906

Email: CPSST.Recruitment@dchstx.org

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