Pediatric Endocrinologist – Sunny South Texas
Reported by 6 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Texas
- Schedule
- Outpatient care in Corpus Christi with weekly travel to satellite clinics; participation in inpatient consults
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $235k – $400k
- Practice
- Regional pediatric health system with multiple specialty clinics and two free-standing children's hospitals · Children's Hospitals and specialty clinics
6 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist to join a regional pediatric health system serving a diverse pediatric population across South Texas. Position involves outpatient care with weekly outreach to satellite clinics, inpatient consults, a competitive compensation package with productivity and quality incentives, and comprehensive benefits including malpractice tail and CME allowance.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Primarily outpatient with some inpatient consults
- Patient population: Diverse pediatric population across South Texas, including underserved communities
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $235k – $400k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 6 recent physician reports · state cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Quality-based bonus opportunities
Benefits named in the posting
- Generous PTO and CME allowance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonus
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 6 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Driscoll Children's Hospital
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Regional pediatric health system with multiple specialty clinics and two free-standing children's hospitals
- Facility type
- Children's Hospitals and specialty clinics
- Beds
- 360
- Patient population
- Diverse pediatric population across South Texas, including underserved communities
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Outpatient care in Corpus Christi with weekly travel to satellite clinics; participation in inpatient consults
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily outpatient with some inpatient consults
- Teaching
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Pediatric Endocrinologist: Driscoll Health System - Rio Grande Valley Overview Driscoll Children's Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist to join a growing subspecialty team of 6 Pediatric Endocrinologists and 3 Advanced Practice Providers serving South Texas. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse pediatric population across a large geographic region, with a strong emphasis on access and outreach. This position includes weekly travel to regional satellite clinics, allowing the physician to deliver specialized endocrine care to underserved communities while maintaining a primary practice base in South Texas. Position Highlights Established pediatric health system with a strong referral base. Weekly outreach to satellite clinics across South Texas. Multidisciplinary collaboration with pediatric subspecialists and primary care providers. Opportunity to participate in program growth, quality initiatives, and community outreach. Teaching opportunities available, if desired. Key Responsibilities Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of pediatric endocrine disorders, including diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), growth disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary conditions, and disorders of puberty. Provide outpatient care in Corpus Christi and travel weekly to satellite clinic locations to expand access to specialty services. Participate in inpatient consults and collaborate with hospital-based teams. Develop and manage long-term treatment plans, including insulin management and hormone therapies. Work closely with diabetes educators, dietitians, and other support staff. Engage in patient and family education to support chronic disease management. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development. Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited institution. Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology. Eligible for or able to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary with productivity incentives. Quality-based bonus opportunities. Generous PTO and CME allowance. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Malpractice coverage with tail. Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus. About the Driscoll Health System The Driscoll Health System is a regional leader in pediatric care, anchored by two free-standing children's hospitals and a broad network of specialty clinics serving families across South Texas. Together, our hospitals provide more than 360 pediatric beds and offer over 30 medical and surgical specialties to children in Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley, Victoria, and Laredo. Our service area covers more than 33,000 square miles, much of which is medically underserved, giving our teams the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children throughout the region. Across the system, we care for high-acuity and high-complexity patients, including one of the nation's largest NICU populations. Our facilities feature modern critical care units, advanced surgical services, and expanding inpatient and outpatient programs. Recent investments include a multi-floor pavilion with dedicated CICU and PICU beds, a new day surgery unit, and upgrades that support continued growth in specialty care. Since 1953, Driscoll's mission has been rooted in the vision and generosity of Clara Driscoll. Her enduring endowment continues to support our commitment to compassionate, high-quality pediatric care and fuels our ability to grow, innovate, and serve the children of South Texas. Apply Today! Direct Line: 361-694-5906 Email: CPSST.Recruitment@dchstx.org