Emergency Medicine Director of EMS Education - Dell Seton - US Acute Care Solutions
Austin, TX
About the Job
Dell Seton Medical Center at the Univertiy of Texas is offering an outstanding opportunity for physicians with strong interest in working with EM residents and taking their academic career to the next level! The chosen candidate will work closely with an excellent Program Director and faculty who are actively engaged in both education and community service, with a sincere dedication to training the next generation of emergency medicine providers. As an EM physician within USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a values-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.
In addition to responsibilities as a Staff Physician in the ED and a member of the Academic Faculty:
- Responsibilities
- Facilitate the PGY II EMS rotation block curriculum
- Coordinate experience with the educational leadership the Office of the Medical Director: City of Austin/Travis County EMS System
- Facilitate completion of a resident evaluation for the EMS block rotation
- Design, facilitate and schedule the EMS lectures for the Residency didactic conference curriculum Participation in Resident Recruitment, Orientation, and Graduation, as well as Education Committee Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director
- Additional Benchmarks
- Academic appointment with University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
- EM Resident Lectures—4 per 18-month curriculum (at least one per six-month block)
- EM Resident small groups/skills labs/simulation – 6 per 18-month curriculum
- 50 hours conference attendance per year
- Participate in 2 interview days per interview season
- 2 scholarly projects with publication every 5 years
- Clinical Hours limited to 28 hrs/wk, or 121 hrs/mo max
- ED Volume: 49,000
- Academic teaching site with 8 EM residents per year
- 3-year Emergency Medicine residency program established in 2012
- The EMS Fellowship since 2021
- ED Beds: 53
- Observation Beds: 16
- Admission Rate: 22%
- Trauma Designation: Level I
- Coverage: 8-hour shifts with 48 hours of physician coverage and 24 hours of APP coverage
- Separate observation unit with 30 hours/day APP coverage
- Documentation: Cerner/CPOE and PowerNote
Dell Seton Medical Center is the only Level I trauma facility serving Central Texas and is an accredited teaching hospital. It is also the fourth-busiest emergency department in Texas. This state-of-the-art facility was opened in 2017 and is recognized as a Certified Stroke Center and has been awarded Magnet Status for nursing excellence. The hospital serves as the primary safety net for the poor and uninsured as well as the primary teaching hospital for the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.
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.
Financial Benefits:
- Equity ownership for all full-time physicians
- Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
- Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
- Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
Intangible Benefits:
- Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
- 24/7/365 live physician support
- USACS Orientation and Assemblies
- Professional Development Programs including:
- Scholars (Leadership Training)
- Efficiency Academy
- Engagement & Experience Academy
- Internal USACS traveling physicians
