Acute Care Full-Time position in Corpus Christi, Texas
Full Time
full time
5 Nov 2024
Corpus Christi
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
82 / 100
Offer value
This position ranks high due to its integration in a large healthcare system offering diverse specialties and robust training opportunities within a collaborative environment.
- Integration in a large, reputable healthcare system
- Diverse clinical environments for professional growth
- Access to extensive training and development resources
Pros
- Access to a wide range of specialties and subspecialty support
- Physician-led initiatives for quality care
- Good community lifestyle in Corpus Christi
Cons
- High patient loads might be challenging
- Availability of sub-specialties could lead to dependence
- Procedures requirement may deter some candidates
Who it's for
Mid to Senior level • On-site
Good fit
- Critical care physicians with hospital experience
- Healthcare professionals looking for diverse practice
- Candidates wanting to be part of a well-supported medical community
Not recommended for
- Newly graduated professionals without sufficient clinical exposure
- Those not interested in hospital settings
- Candidates seeking outpatient only roles
Motivation fit
Keen interest in collaborative patient careDesire for involvement in a reputable healthcare systemMotivation to engage in ongoing professional development
Key skills
Acute care managementPatient assessment and triageCoordination with multiple specialties
Score: 82/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
SCP Health is a physician-led team of clinical and operational experts, collectively passionate about revitalizing health care. We craft and utilize proven models of care, proprietary technology, and data-driven insights to accelerate progress in care delivery across health care organizations. Our clinical offerings currently span the entire continuum of care, from emergency and hospital-based medicine to telemedicine, intensive care, ambulatory, and in-home clinical care. Together, We Heal.
**Job Details**
* 567 bed hospital
* Level II trauma center
* 80 bed ICU
* A verage census: 35-45 (without surges)
* Multiple services that are managing patients independently
* Day: 2 Physicians and 4 NP/PA 7a-7p
* Night: 1 Physician and 1 NPPA 7p-7a
* EM & FM residency programs on site
* EM residents work alongside ICU providers, while FM residents are observing
* O pen ICU-Pulm, Trauma and Surgical physicians will see their own patients in the ICU
* ICU Physicians cover codes for the hospital
* Two ICU\'s: MICU and Neuro ICU and Trauma/Surgical ICU
* Neurosurgery 24/7
* Sub-specialties on backup: General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Gastro, Neurology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Hema/Oncology, Psychiatry (occasionally)
* Required procedures and 2 years for case logs for each: Chest tubes, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar puncture, and Bronchoscopy
* EMR: Meditech
**Physicians:**
* FT and PRN positions available
**NP/PA:**
* FT and PRN positions available
* Must have Acute Care certification or PAs must have at least 2 years ICU experience
**Facility Information**
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline is part of South Texas largest hospital system, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System. The health system is consistently ranked as a healthcare leader in the area and has received national recognition for several pioneering programs, including cardiac care, clinical excellence and oncology. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline services include brain care, cancer services, primary care, women\'s care, cardiology services, wound care, and much more.
**Community Description**
Corpus Christi is the 8th largest city in Texas. It offers a friendly city with a relaxed resort town vibe. The area has over 113 miles of stunning Gulf Coast beaches. Corpus Christi offers many options for public and private schools, plenty of local amenities, and low cost of living. Corpus Christi is only 2 hours south of San Antonio and a little over 3 hours south of Austin.
We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs and more.

