Dell Children's Medical Center

Hospital

• Pediatric acute care hospital in Austin, Texas
• Affiliated with The UT Austin Dell Medical School, member of Ascension Health
• Located along I-35
• The centerpiece of the Mueller development, the site of Austin’s former airport
• The $200 million, 480,000 sq. ft. facility has 248 beds and a 12-suite surgery center
• State-of-the-art hospital serving children in 46 counties throughout Central Texas
• Most pediatric specialists and specialty programs in Central Texas
• Access to the specialists you need, when you need them
• Expansion into advanced congenital heart disease and cardiology
• Special delivery unit for mothers of infants who will need immediate surgery after birth
• In the process of building a northern campus in the Avery Ranch neighborhood of Austin (this abuts the city of Round Rock) to better serve the growing community 

Community

Austin is the capital of Texas, but it is better known to many as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, it's no wonder that Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation. Nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offer exceptional recreational opportunities. The Austin area’s high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round. We are most recently home to Austin FC (an MLS expansion team). 

Emergency Department

• ED Volume: 41,000
• Provides the highest level of pediatric emergency medicine care in a 46-county area
• Trauma Designation: Level I
• ED Beds: 45
• Patients/Hour: 1.9 – 2.4
• Admission Rate: 12% to 14%
• Coverage: 8- and 9-hour shifts with 8-63 hours of physician coverage and 8,10, 12-hour shifts totaling 8-20 hours of APP coverage per day
• Physician Qualifications: BC/BP in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or EM
• APP Qualifications: BC PA or PNP-Acute Care/FNP with 2 years Peds ED/CC/UC experience
• Documentation: Cerner/CPOE and PowerNote
• RN training (PALS, ACLS, TNCC, Magnet, Pediatric SANE, etc.)
• Dell Children’s Medical Center is also the primary clinical site for The University of Texas Austin Dell Medical School Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship with 12 fellows it is one of the largest programs in North America
• Fellows received individual mentorship and conduct research, quality, administrative and advocacy projects